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 4h 10m 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:593.85:47-0.56:36-0.37:155:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:263.212:513.56:48-0.37:29-0.37:155:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:213.31:413.27:51-0.18:21-0.37:165:11Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:163.32:322.98:550.19:13-0.37:165:12Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:123.33:252.79:560.210:02-0.37:165:13Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:103.44:212.510:530.210:50-0.37:165:14Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:063.45:162.511:450.311:37-0.37:165:15Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:563.56:062.512:340.27:165:16Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:433.56:522.512:23-0.21:210.27:165:16New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:273.57:372.61:10-0.32:050.27:165:17New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:103.58:192.61:55-0.32:460.17:165:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:513.49:002.62:38-0.33:230.17:165:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:313.39:412.63:17-0.33:590.17:165:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:113.210:242.53:55-0.24:340.17:155:21Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:513.111:082.54:33-0.15:110.07:155:22Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:323.011:542.65:140.15:500.07:155:23Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:142.86:020.26:340.07:155:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:422.712:582.76:590.37:220.07:145:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:302.81:462.68:030.48:15-0.17:145:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:223.02:392.59:090.39:10-0.27:145:27First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:203.13:412.410:130.210:07-0.37:135:28Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:233.44:452.411:130.011:04-0.57:135:29Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:253.65:462.612:12-0.27:125:30Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:223.96:412.712:01-0.71:10-0.47:125:31Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:174.17:342.91:00-0.82:06-0.67:115:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:104.28:273.11:57-1.02:57-0.77:115:33Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:014.29:193.22:53-1.13:45-0.87:105:34Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:524.010:123.33:45-1.14:30-0.87:105:34Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:433.811:073.34:37-1.05:16-0.77:095:35Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:343.45:30-0.76:03-0.67:095:36Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:023.312:243.16:27-0.46:53-0.57:085:37Third Quarter31Sat
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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