Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 5:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:19 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:303.77:003.912:41-0.11:00-0.26:207:53Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:223.67:504.11:36-0.11:48-0.26:197:53New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:113.68:364.22:30-0.12:35-0.26:187:54New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:573.59:214.23:21-0.13:20-0.26:177:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:423.410:044.14:06-0.14:01-0.16:167:56New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:273.210:473.94:480.04:400.16:157:56Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:123.111:313.85:280.25:170.26:147:57Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:582.96:080.35:550.46:137:58Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:183.612:472.96:500.56:380.56:127:59Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:053.51:352.87:370.67:280.66:128:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:533.42:242.98:260.68:240.76:118:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:413.33:132.99:180.69:240.76:108:01First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:303.24:043.110:080.510:230.66:098:02First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:223.24:593.210:580.411:200.56:088:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:173.25:523.511:460.26:088:03Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:103.26:433.712:140.412:330.16:078:04Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:003.27:304.01:080.21:21-0.16:068:05Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:483.38:164.22:020.12:10-0.26:058:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:353.39:034.42:56-0.13:00-0.26:058:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:233.39:504.43:48-0.23:49-0.36:048:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:123.210:404.54:38-0.34:37-0.36:038:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:053.211:334.45:27-0.35:26-0.26:038:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:013.26:19-0.26:19-0.16:028:09Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:294.312:593.27:13-0.17:180.06:028:10Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:264.11:573.38:10-0.18:220.16:018:11Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:214.02:533.49:07-0.19:260.16:018:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:153.83:503.510:02-0.110:290.16:008:12Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:113.64:483.710:54-0.211:280.16:008:13Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:073.55:453.811:43-0.25:598:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:023.46:384.012:230.112:29-0.25:598:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:543.37:264.11:160.11:15-0.25:598:15Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8:21 pm — 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 11% 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 (11% 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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