Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 5:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 10:57 am (3.8 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 - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:014.35:51-0.26:430.07:566:00Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:243.212:564.26:46-0.17:380.17:576:00Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:223.31:524.17:460.08:340.07:586:00First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:193.42:463.98:500.19:310.07:596:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:163.53:403.89:540.110:25-0.18:005:59First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:143.64:373.610:560.111:17-0.28:015:59Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:143.75:343.511:540.18:026:00Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:123.96:293.412:07-0.312:500.18:026:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:054.07:203.312:55-0.31:440.18:036:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:534.08:083.31:43-0.32:360.18:046:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:394.18:543.22:31-0.23:250.18:056:00Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:234.09:393.13:16-0.24:080.18:056:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:063.910:243.03:58-0.14:480.18:066:00Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:493.811:082.94:38-0.15:260.28:076:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:333.611:542.85:150.06:040.38:076:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:183.55:540.26:450.48:086:01Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:422.81:043.36:370.37:290.48:096:02Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:302.81:493.27:260.48:160.48:096:02Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:172.82:343.18:230.59:060.38:106:02Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:062.93:213.09:220.59:560.28:106:03Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:573.04:112.910:220.510:470.18:116:03Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:523.25:072.911:210.411:37-0.18:126:04Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:483.46:032.912:170.28:126:04Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:413.66:572.912:27-0.21:120.18:126:05Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:323.97:483.01:18-0.42:08-0.18:136:05New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:214.18:373.12:11-0.53:03-0.38:136:06New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:104.29:273.13:04-0.73:55-0.48:146:07New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:004.310:183.13:56-0.84:44-0.58:146:07New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:504.211:113.24:46-0.85:32-0.68:146:08Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:434.15:37-0.76:22-0.58:156:09Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:073.212:373.96:31-0.67:14-0.58:156:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:10 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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