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 5h 09m 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 - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:073.17:384.01:290.31:250.05:588:15Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:523.08:214.12:180.32:070.05:588:16Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:362.99:024.03:040.32:500.15:588:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:192.99:444.03:460.33:310.25:588:17Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:012.810:253.84:260.34:110.25:578:18Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:452.711:083.75:040.44:490.35:578:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:302.711:533.65:420.55:280.45:578:19Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:182.66:230.56:110.55:578:19Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:393.51:072.77:070.57:010.75:578:20Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:263.41:562.87:560.57:590.75:578:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:123.32:452.98:460.49:020.75:578:21Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:583.33:353.19:360.310:040.75:578:21Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:473.24:283.410:250.111:040.55:578:21Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:423.25:243.711:130.05:578:22Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:403.16:184.012:020.412:02-0.25:578:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:363.17:114.312:590.212:52-0.35:578:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:303.18:024.51:580.01:45-0.35:578:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:243.18:554.72:56-0.12:41-0.45:578:23New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:173.19:484.73:52-0.23:37-0.45:578:23New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:123.110:434.64:44-0.34:31-0.45:578:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:083.111:394.45:35-0.35:26-0.35:578:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:083.26:27-0.26:22-0.25:588:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:374.21:073.37:20-0.17:230.05:588:24Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:323.92:043.48:14-0.18:270.25:588:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:243.72:583.59:060.09:300.35:588:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:133.43:513.79:550.010:290.45:598:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:033.24:453.810:41-0.111:240.55:598:25Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:543.05:363.911:240.05:598:25Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:452.96:253.912:140.512:060.06:008:25Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:342.87:104.01:010.512:480.16:008:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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