Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 2:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:53 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:593.56:293.712:030.112:330.06:207:53Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:523.47:193.912:590.11:19-0.16:197:53Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:393.48:054.01:520.12:03-0.16:187:54Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:243.38:494.12:430.12:47-0.16:177:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:073.29:304.13:300.13:270.06:167:56Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:493.110:114.04:120.14:050.16:157:56Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:312.910:533.94:510.24:410.26:147:57Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:152.811:363.75:290.35:170.36:137:58Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:002.76:080.55:540.46:127:59Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:233.612:482.76:500.66:370.66:128:00Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:113.51:362.77:380.77:300.76:118:00Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:593.42:252.78:290.78:300.76:108:01Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:473.33:142.89:220.69:330.76:098:02Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:373.34:082.910:140.510:340.66:088:03Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:303.25:043.211:040.311:320.56:088:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:263.25:593.511:520.26:078:04Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:193.26:513.812:280.312:390.06:068:05Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:103.37:394.11:240.21:27-0.16:058:06Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:003.38:274.32:210.02:17-0.26:058:06New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:493.29:154.53:16-0.13:08-0.36:048:07New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:393.210:054.64:09-0.23:58-0.36:038:08New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:313.110:584.55:00-0.24:48-0.36:038:09Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:263.111:554.45:52-0.25:39-0.26:028:09Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:243.16:45-0.16:35-0.16:028:10Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:534.21:233.17:420.07:380.16:018:11First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:504.02:203.28:390.18:430.26:018:11First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:453.83:173.39:350.19:480.26:008:12First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:393.64:133.510:270.010:490.36:008:13First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:333.45:113.611:150.011:460.35:598:13Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:283.26:053.812:00-0.15:598:14Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:193.16:543.912:390.312:42-0.15:598:15Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:48 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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