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 2h 53m at 5:09 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:473.05:293.711:120.111:580.56:018:25Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:402.96:203.911:590.06:018:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:323.07:084.112:500.412:48-0.16:028:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:223.07:564.31:440.31:39-0.16:028:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:123.08:434.42:380.12:32-0.26:038:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:023.19:324.43:310.03:26-0.26:038:24Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:533.110:224.44:22-0.14:18-0.26:048:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:463.211:154.35:10-0.25:10-0.26:048:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:433.35:59-0.26:05-0.16:058:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:094.212:423.46:50-0.27:040.16:058:23Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:054.01:403.67:42-0.28:070.26:068:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:583.92:353.88:36-0.29:100.26:078:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:513.73:303.99:29-0.310:120.36:078:22Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:433.54:254.010:20-0.311:110.36:088:22Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:373.35:214.111:10-0.36:088:22Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:333.26:154.212:050.311:59 AM-0.26:098:21Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:273.27:054.212:580.312:46-0.16:108:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:173.27:524.21:490.31:340.06:108:20New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:053.18:374.12:390.42:230.16:118:20New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:523.19:214.03:250.43:100.26:128:19New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:383.110:043.94:070.43:540.36:128:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:243.110:473.74:460.44:360.46:138:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:113.011:313.65:240.45:170.56:148:17Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:003.16:010.55:590.66:148:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:173.512:493.16:410.56:470.86:158:16Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:023.31:383.27:240.57:410.96:168:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:473.22:243.48:100.58:380.96:178:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:313.23:103.58:580.49:360.86:178:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:173.13:593.79:470.310:330.86:188:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:073.14:513.910:360.211:280.66:198:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:023.15:454.111:270.16:198:11Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:03 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 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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