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 5h 28m 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 - Aug 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:284.11:033.97:01-0.27:310.26:208:11Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:223.91:594.07:53-0.18:320.46:218:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:143.72:514.08:450.09:320.56:228:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:043.53:434.09:360.010:290.66:228:08Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:543.34:354.010:260.111:210.66:238:07Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:453.35:274.011:130.16:248:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:383.26:174.012:090.711:58 AM0.26:258:05Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:283.27:034.012:540.712:420.26:258:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:163.37:474.01:380.71:270.36:268:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:023.38:304.02:230.72:140.46:278:02New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:463.39:123.93:070.63:000.46:278:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:313.39:533.93:480.63:450.56:288:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:153.310:333.74:280.54:280.66:297:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:003.311:143.65:060.55:100.76:307:58Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:463.411:573.55:440.55:540.86:307:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:343.46:240.56:430.96:317:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:423.41:223.67:090.57:380.96:327:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:303.42:093.77:570.58:370.96:337:53First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:183.42:583.98:490.49:360.86:337:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:083.43:504.19:430.310:350.76:347:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:043.44:474.310:390.211:320.56:357:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:043.45:464.511:340.16:357:49Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:053.66:434.712:280.412:31-0.16:367:47Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:023.77:374.81:230.21:28-0.26:377:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:583.98:314.92:190.12:28-0.26:387:45Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:534.19:234.83:14-0.13:27-0.26:387:44Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:484.210:164.64:05-0.14:23-0.26:397:42Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:434.311:094.44:54-0.25:170.06:407:41Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:404.35:42-0.16:120.26:407:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:034.112:374.36:300.07:090.46:417:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:573.91:324.27:210.28:080.76:427:37Third 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 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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