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 2h 20m 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 - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:523.33:142.79:270.89:330.76:197:53Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:433.24:072.810:170.710:320.66:187:54Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:363.15:043.011:040.611:270.66:177:55Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:313.15:583.211:490.56:167:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:213.16:483.512:200.512:330.36:157:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:083.17:343.71:120.41:170.26:147:57Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:523.18:163.92:040.32:020.16:147:58New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:353.18:584.02:550.22:480.06:137:59New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:173.09:404.13:440.13:33-0.16:127:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:013.010:234.24:300.14:16-0.16:118:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:482.911:114.15:160.15:010.06:108:01Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:392.96:040.15:480.16:098:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:044.112:352.96:560.26:420.26:088:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:004.01:332.97:530.27:440.26:088:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:573.92:303.18:510.28:510.36:078:04First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:533.83:273.39:470.19:570.26:068:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:503.74:273.510:410.011:010.26:068:05First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:493.65:273.711:32-0.16:058:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:473.56:244.012:010.112:20-0.26:048:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:423.47:164.212:580.11:07-0.36:048:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:323.38:044.31:550.01:55-0.36:038:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:213.28:504.42:490.02:42-0.26:028:09Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:083.19:354.33:390.03:28-0.16:028:10Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:543.010:204.14:240.14:110.06:018:10Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:402.911:053.95:060.24:510.26:018:11Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:272.811:523.75:460.45:310.36:008:12Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:162.76:270.56:130.56:008:13Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:413.51:062.77:100.67:010.66:008:13Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:303.41:562.77:570.77:570.75:598:14Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:173.32:442.88:450.78:570.85:598:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:043.23:343.09:330.69:560.75:598:15Third Quarter31Mon
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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