Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 11:47 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:09 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:004.012:343.36:40-0.26:540.26:018:25Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:543.81:323.57:30-0.27:570.36:018:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:473.72:273.88:22-0.29:020.46:028:25Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:393.53:213.99:14-0.310:060.46:028:25Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:313.34:174.110:07-0.311:060.46:038:25Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:273.15:154.210:58-0.36:038:24Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:253.06:114.212:030.411:49 AM-0.36:048:24Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:213.07:034.212:570.412:40-0.26:048:24Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:143.07:524.21:500.41:31-0.16:058:24New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:043.08:394.12:410.42:220.06:058:24New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:523.09:234.03:290.43:110.16:068:23New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:393.010:073.84:120.43:570.26:078:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:263.010:503.74:510.44:400.36:078:23Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:143.011:343.55:270.45:210.56:088:22Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:033.06:040.56:040.66:088:22Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:193.312:533.16:420.56:530.86:098:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:043.21:413.27:220.57:470.96:108:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:483.02:273.48:060.48:440.96:108:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:322.93:143.58:530.49:420.96:118:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:172.94:023.79:420.310:380.86:128:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:072.84:543.810:320.211:320.76:128:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:022.85:484.011:230.16:138:18Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:582.86:404.212:240.612:140.06:148:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:522.97:304.31:170.51:070.06:148:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:443.18:194.42:110.32:03-0.16:158:16Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:353.29:084.53:040.23:00-0.16:168:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:273.49:574.43:540.03:56-0.16:168:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:213.510:474.34:41-0.14:50-0.16:178:14Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:173.711:404.05:27-0.25:450.06:188:13Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:153.96:14-0.26:430.26:198:12Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:343.81:134.07:03-0.27:450.46:198:12Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:58 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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