Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 8:01 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:143.42:413.78:310.99:191.06:295:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:053.43:313.79:240.810:040.96:305:16Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:573.54:233.710:160.810:480.76:315:15Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:503.75:133.711:060.711:320.66:325:14Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:403.85:593.711:560.76:335:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:274.06:443.612:170.512:470.66:345:12New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:114.17:263.61:040.41:390.66:355:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:554.28:093.61:500.32:290.56:365:10New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:384.38:523.52:360.23:160.46:365:10New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:224.39:383.43:200.24:030.46:375:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:094.310:283.44:040.24:500.46:385:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:004.311:223.34:510.35:410.46:395:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:544.35:420.36:360.46:405:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:193.412:494.26:410.47:340.46:415:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:153.41:444.27:440.48:310.36:425:06First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:123.62:394.18:480.39:260.26:435:05First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:103.73:374.09:500.210:200.06:445:04Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:113.94:364.010:490.211:11-0.16:455:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:104.15:323.911:470.16:465:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:054.36:253.812:01-0.212:430.16:475:03Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:564.47:153.712:51-0.21:390.16:485:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:454.48:033.61:41-0.22:310.16:495:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:324.48:503.52:29-0.13:190.16:505:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:184.39:373.43:13-0.14:030.26:515:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:054.110:253.23:550.14:450.46:525:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:523.911:133.14:350.25:270.56:535:01Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:403.75:170.46:110.66:535:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:033.012:273.66:020.56:570.76:545:00Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:513.01:143.46:530.67:450.76:555:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:393.02:003.37:490.78:330.66:565:00Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:08 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 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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