Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 7:15 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:33 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:213.411:484.35:42-0.45:40-0.45:588:15Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:193.46:34-0.36:36-0.25:588:16Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:454.11:183.57:28-0.27:370.05:588:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:403.92:143.68:22-0.28:400.25:588:17First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:323.73:083.79:15-0.19:430.35:578:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:233.44:033.710:06-0.110:420.45:578:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:153.24:573.810:55-0.111:370.45:578:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:093.15:503.911:40-0.15:578:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:013.06:394.012:270.412:24-0.15:578:20Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:503.07:244.01:150.41:080.05:578:20Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:373.08:084.02:010.41:520.05:578:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:213.08:504.02:470.42:360.15:578:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:052.99:323.93:300.43:200.25:578:21Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:482.910:133.84:100.34:020.25:578:22Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:322.910:553.74:480.34:420.35:578:22Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:172.811:373.65:260.35:230.45:578:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:052.86:060.36:060.55:578:23Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:213.412:542.96:480.36:560.75:578:23Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:073.41:423.07:340.37:530.75:578:23Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:533.32:303.28:230.28:540.75:578:24Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:403.23:193.49:140.19:560.65:578:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:303.24:123.710:050.010:550.55:588:24Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:263.15:083.910:57-0.211:530.35:588:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:263.16:054.211:49-0.35:588:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:243.27:014.412:500.112:43-0.45:588:25Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:213.27:544.61:48-0.11:39-0.55:598:25New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:153.38:484.72:46-0.22:37-0.55:598:25New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:103.49:414.73:41-0.33:35-0.65:598:25New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:053.510:354.54:32-0.44:30-0.56:008:25Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:023.511:294.35:22-0.45:25-0.46:008:25Waxing Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657813)

Common Questions About Hampstead, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hampstead, NC today?

Slack tide in Hampstead, NC is approximately 10:24 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Hampstead, NC?

Hampstead, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Hampstead, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Hampstead, NC?

Tide predictions for Hampstead, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Hampstead, NC?

Tide data for Hampstead, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657813. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657813.

What is the moon phase in Hampstead, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hampstead, NC is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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