Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 2:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 8:18 am (3.6 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 - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:233.59:464.03:370.73:470.66:427:37Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:073.610:253.94:180.64:320.76:437:35Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:513.611:073.74:570.55:170.86:437:34Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:383.711:533.65:360.56:050.96:447:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:283.96:170.56:591.06:457:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:433.51:204.07:040.57:591.06:467:30Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:363.42:134.27:560.59:021.06:467:28Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:303.43:074.48:540.510:030.96:477:27Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:263.44:054.59:530.411:030.76:487:26Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:253.45:074.610:530.311:590.66:487:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:283.56:084.711:520.26:497:23Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:283.77:044.712:530.512:500.16:507:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:243.97:584.71:470.41:490.16:507:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:184.18:484.62:400.32:480.16:517:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:114.29:384.43:300.23:440.26:527:17New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:034.310:264.24:160.24:370.36:537:16Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:544.311:153.94:590.35:260.56:537:15Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:454.35:410.46:160.76:547:13Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:043.712:374.26:230.67:061.06:557:12Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:543.51:274.27:070.77:591.16:557:10First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:433.32:164.17:540.88:521.36:567:09First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:303.23:044.18:440.99:431.36:577:07First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:163.23:534.09:350.910:321.36:577:06First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:063.24:454.010:260.811:181.26:587:05Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:583.35:384.011:160.86:597:03Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:513.46:274.112:021.112:050.77:007:02Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:413.57:124.112:471.012:550.77:007:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:293.76:554.11:320.912:450.76:015:59Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:143.87:364.11:170.71:370.76:025:58Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:574.08:164.02:020.62:280.76:025:56Full Moon30Tue
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 11:30 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 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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