Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 6:32 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:43 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:584.08:254.62:150.22:240.06:437:36New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:504.29:164.63:080.03:220.06:437:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:434.410:074.53:58-0.14:180.06:447:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:384.511:004.34:47-0.15:120.16:457:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:354.511:554.15:35-0.16:080.26:457:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:334.66:260.07:060.46:467:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:523.91:304.57:200.18:070.66:477:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:473.82:254.58:160.29:070.76:477:26First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:403.73:194.49:140.310:050.86:487:25First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:333.64:124.310:090.310:580.86:497:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:273.65:064.211:020.411:470.86:507:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:223.65:584.211:520.46:507:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:143.76:464.212:320.812:400.56:517:19Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:033.77:314.11:150.81:270.66:527:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:493.88:144.11:580.82:140.76:527:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:333.98:564.02:400.73:000.76:537:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:163.99:373.93:210.73:440.86:547:14Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:593.910:183.84:000.74:270.86:547:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:423.911:003.74:370.75:080.96:557:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:253.911:443.55:150.75:501.06:567:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:113.95:530.76:361.16:577:08Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:313.412:593.96:360.87:271.26:577:06Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:193.41:474.07:250.88:231.26:587:05Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:073.42:354.18:200.89:191.16:597:04Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:563.53:254.29:170.710:150.96:597:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:493.64:204.310:150.611:090.77:007:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:463.75:184.411:130.57:016:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:453.96:154.512:010.512:100.37:026:58Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:424.26:094.612:530.312:070.26:025:57Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:364.57:014.612:450.21:070.16:035:55New Moon30Mon
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 9:37 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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