Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 11:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:153.41:402.87:380.67:400.66:197:53Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:033.32:282.98:280.68:390.76:187:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:503.23:182.99:190.69:400.76:177:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:403.24:113.110:110.510:400.66:167:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:333.15:073.311:010.311:360.56:157:56Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:283.16:013.511:490.26:147:57Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:213.16:513.812:310.412:370.06:137:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:113.27:394.11:250.21:26-0.16:137:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:593.28:254.32:200.02:16-0.26:127:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:473.39:124.43:13-0.13:06-0.36:118:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:363.310:014.54:04-0.23:56-0.46:108:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:263.210:524.44:53-0.34:45-0.36:098:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:193.211:464.35:42-0.25:36-0.36:088:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:163.26:34-0.26:31-0.16:088:03Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:424.21:143.37:28-0.17:310.06:078:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:384.02:113.48:25-0.18:360.16:068:05First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:333.83:073.59:20-0.19:400.26:068:06First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:273.64:043.710:14-0.110:420.26:058:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:223.45:023.811:05-0.211:410.26:048:07Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:183.35:584.011:53-0.26:048:08Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:133.26:494.112:350.212:39-0.26:038:08Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:033.17:364.11:260.21:24-0.16:028:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:503.18:204.12:160.22:100.06:028:10Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:363.19:034.13:040.22:550.06:018:11Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:203.09:454.03:470.23:370.16:018:11Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:032.910:273.94:260.34:170.26:008:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:472.911:103.75:040.34:560.36:008:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:332.811:553.65:420.45:350.46:008:13Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:212.86:210.46:180.55:598:14Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:413.41:102.87:040.57:080.75:598:15Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:283.31:592.97:510.48:060.75:598:15Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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