Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 8:59 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 2:16 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:323.39:564.23:53-0.13:57-0.26:197:53Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:173.210:424.24:39-0.14:41-0.26:187:54Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:053.211:314.25:26-0.15:26-0.16:177:55Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:573.16:15-0.16:150.06:167:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:244.112:533.17:080.07:110.16:167:56Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:204.11:503.28:060.08:140.26:157:57Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:164.02:473.39:040.09:190.26:147:58Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:123.93:453.410:020.010:230.16:137:58Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:103.84:453.610:57-0.111:240.06:127:59Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:103.75:453.811:49-0.26:118:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:083.66:414.012:220.012:38-0.36:108:01Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:023.67:324.21:18-0.11:27-0.36:098:02Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:523.58:204.22:13-0.12:16-0.36:098:02New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:393.49:054.23:05-0.13:02-0.26:088:03New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:263.39:504.23:53-0.13:46-0.16:078:04New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:113.210:344.04:370.04:270.06:068:05Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:573.111:183.95:170.15:060.26:068:05Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:443.05:570.35:450.36:058:06Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:043.712:332.96:390.46:270.56:048:07Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:523.51:232.97:240.57:160.66:048:08First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:403.42:112.98:110.68:110.76:038:08First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:273.32:593.09:010.59:090.76:038:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:143.23:493.19:500.510:080.66:028:10First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:043.14:423.310:390.311:040.56:028:10First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:573.15:363.511:270.211:590.46:018:11Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:513.16:273.712:140.16:018:12Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:423.17:144.012:520.31:01-0.16:008:12Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:313.28:014.21:450.21:50-0.16:008:13Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:183.28:474.32:390.02:41-0.25:598:14Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:063.29:344.43:32-0.13:31-0.35:598:14Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:553.210:234.44:22-0.24:20-0.35:598:15Full Moon31Wed
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 5:37 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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