Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 11:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 4:06 pm (4.3 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 - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:123.68:242.82:00-0.32:480.07:155:11New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:483.59:062.82:42-0.33:240.07:155:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:303.49:482.83:24-0.24:000.07:165:12Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:123.310:302.84:00-0.24:360.07:165:13Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:543.211:122.74:420.05:120.07:165:14Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:363.05:240.15:480.07:165:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:002.812:182.96:120.26:360.07:165:15First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:482.81:062.87:060.37:240.07:165:16First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:362.91:542.78:060.48:18-0.17:165:17First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:243.02:422.69:120.39:12-0.27:165:18First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:243.23:422.610:120.210:12-0.37:165:19Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:243.44:422.611:060.011:06-0.57:165:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:243.65:422.812:06-0.27:155:21Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:183.96:363.012:00-0.71:00-0.47:155:22Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:124.17:303.11:00-0.91:54-0.67:155:23Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:004.28:243.31:54-1.02:48-0.87:155:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:544.19:123.42:48-1.13:36-0.97:145:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:424.010:063.53:42-1.14:24-0.97:145:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:363.811:003.54:36-1.05:12-0.97:145:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:243.55:30-0.76:00-0.87:135:27Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:003.512:183.26:24-0.46:48-0.67:135:28Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:543.51:123.07:24-0.27:42-0.57:135:29Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:483.42:002.88:300.08:42-0.47:125:30Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:423.32:542.69:300.19:36-0.37:125:31Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:363.23:542.510:240.210:24-0.37:115:32Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:363.24:482.511:180.211:18-0.37:105:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:303.25:422.612:060.27:105:34Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:183.26:302.612:06-0.312:480.17:095:35Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:063.37:182.712:54-0.31:360.07:095:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:483.38:002.81:36-0.42:12-0.17:085:37New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:243.38:422.92:18-0.42:54-0.27:075:38New Moon31Thu
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 7:34 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 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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