Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 5:51 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Aug 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:193.912:513.66:490.17:150.46:208:11Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:093.71:433.77:360.28:100.66:218:10Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:583.52:323.78:230.39:060.86:218:09Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:443.33:203.79:090.39:580.86:228:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:313.24:083.89:540.310:470.86:238:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:193.14:583.810:390.311:340.86:238:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:103.15:483.911:240.36:248:06Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:013.16:373.912:190.812:100.36:258:05Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:503.27:224.01:050.712:560.36:268:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:373.38:064.01:510.61:450.36:268:03New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:223.38:474.02:390.62:340.36:278:02New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:073.49:284.03:250.53:230.36:288:01New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:513.410:093.94:080.44:100.46:297:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:363.410:513.84:500.34:560.56:297:58Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:243.511:363.75:310.35:420.66:307:57Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:143.66:150.36:340.76:317:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:263.71:073.87:020.37:310.76:317:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:193.62:004.07:530.28:330.76:327:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:123.62:524.28:480.29:350.66:337:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:063.53:484.49:440.110:350.56:347:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:033.54:464.510:400.011:330.46:347:50Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:043.65:464.611:37-0.16:357:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:043.66:434.712:290.312:33-0.16:367:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:023.87:374.81:240.21:30-0.26:377:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:573.98:294.72:190.12:27-0.16:377:45Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:504.09:194.63:120.13:240.06:387:44Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:424.010:094.44:010.14:160.16:397:43Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:344.010:574.24:460.15:060.36:397:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:254.011:473.95:290.25:540.56:407:40Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:173.96:110.46:430.76:417:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:363.71:083.96:540.57:350.96:427:38Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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