Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 10:49 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:07 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:563.53:213.19:490.19:580.05:576:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:573.44:233.210:420.110:560.05:566:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:573.45:213.411:320.011:510.05:546:31Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:493.46:133.612:180.05:536:32Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:363.36:593.712:430.01:02-0.15:526:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:203.37:423.81:330.01:45-0.15:506:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:023.38:233.92:190.02:24-0.15:496:34Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:423.29:043.83:000.03:010.05:486:35Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:233.19:443.83:380.13:360.05:466:36Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:042.910:263.74:150.24:110.15:456:36Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:462.811:103.54:520.34:460.25:446:37Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:312.711:563.45:330.45:270.45:426:38Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:182.76:190.66:150.55:416:39Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:443.31:062.77:110.67:140.55:406:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:333.31:562.78:070.68:170.55:396:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:243.22:502.99:030.59:200.55:376:41Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:193.23:493.09:570.410:200.45:366:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:173.34:483.310:480.211:180.25:356:42Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:133.35:423.711:380.05:346:43Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:063.46:334.012:150.012:27-0.25:326:44Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:563.57:224.31:12-0.21:18-0.35:316:45New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:463.58:114.52:08-0.32:08-0.55:306:46New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:363.49:024.63:02-0.42:58-0.55:296:46New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:273.410:544.54:53-0.44:47-0.56:287:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:203.311:494.45:43-0.35:37-0.46:277:48Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:163.26:36-0.26:31-0.26:257:49Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:464.21:143.27:330.07:31-0.16:247:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:444.02:113.28:310.18:350.16:237:50First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:393.83:073.39:280.29:390.26:227:51First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:333.54:043.410:220.210:410.36:217:52First Quarter30Sat
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 1:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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