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 5h 34m 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:593.42:354.08:190.69:091.16:427:36First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:453.33:234.09:090.69:591.26:437:35First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:333.34:124.09:580.610:471.16:447:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:233.35:034.010:470.611:321.16:447:32Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:153.35:544.011:350.66:457:31Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:073.46:414.012:161.012:220.66:467:30Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:563.67:264.11:000.91:110.66:467:28Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:433.78:084.11:460.72:010.66:477:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:273.88:494.02:320.62:510.66:487:25Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:113.99:303.93:170.53:400.76:487:24Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:543.910:113.84:000.54:270.76:497:23Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:384.010:553.74:410.45:140.86:507:21Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:254.111:443.65:230.46:020.86:517:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:174.16:070.46:560.96:517:18Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:373.61:124.26:570.57:550.96:527:17Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:323.62:074.37:530.58:550.96:537:16Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:273.63:024.48:530.49:550.86:537:14Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:233.73:594.59:540.310:520.66:547:13Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:223.84:594.610:540.211:460.56:557:11Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:233.95:584.611:520.26:557:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:224.16:534.612:380.312:490.16:567:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:174.37:454.51:300.21:470.26:577:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:104.58:344.42:210.22:440.26:587:06New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:014.69:224.23:110.23:380.36:587:04New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:504.69:104.02:570.23:280.45:596:03Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:394.59:583.83:410.34:150.66:006:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:294.410:463.64:230.45:010.86:006:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:194.211:363.55:050.65:471.06:015:59Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:104.15:490.86:361.26:025:57First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:263.412:594.06:360.97:271.36:035:56First Quarter30Fri
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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