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 32m at 2:48 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:263.512:442.77:010.17:03-0.16:386:05Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:173.41:332.57:590.37:560.16:376:06Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:083.22:232.48:570.58:510.26:356:07Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:033.13:172.39:520.69:470.26:346:08Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:013.04:152.410:420.610:390.16:336:09Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:003.05:122.511:290.511:300.06:316:10Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:523.16:022.712:140.46:306:10Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:393.26:492.812:190.012:580.36:296:11Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:213.37:323.01:08-0.11:400.26:276:12New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:003.38:133.11:55-0.22:210.06:266:13New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:383.28:533.22:39-0.22:58-0.16:256:14New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:143.29:313.33:20-0.13:34-0.26:236:15New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:513.110:103.34:01-0.14:09-0.26:226:15Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:302.910:513.34:420.04:44-0.16:216:16Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:132.811:383.45:260.25:230.06:196:17Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:022.76:190.36:100.06:186:18First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:293.412:552.67:190.37:070.16:176:18First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:243.51:512.68:240.38:130.16:156:19First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:243.52:532.69:280.39:210.06:146:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:303.63:592.810:290.110:26-0.26:136:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:383.75:043.011:26-0.111:28-0.46:116:22Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:403.96:033.312:20-0.26:106:22Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:363.96:573.612:28-0.51:12-0.46:086:23Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:274.07:483.91:27-0.72:02-0.56:076:24Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:163.98:384.12:24-0.72:49-0.66:066:25Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:033.79:274.13:16-0.73:32-0.66:046:25Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:503.410:154.14:05-0.54:13-0.46:036:26Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:383.211:043.94:52-0.34:54-0.26:026:27Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:262.911:543.75:400.05:370.06:006:28Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:162.76:300.36:230.25:596:28Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:453.51:052.67:230.67:160.45:576:29Third Quarter31Wed
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 5:33 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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