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 4h 40m 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 - Mar 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:163.33:392.610:060.110:13-0.26:386:05Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:203.54:442.711:05-0.111:12-0.46:376:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:223.75:443.012:01-0.36:366:07Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:193.96:393.312:10-0.612:57-0.56:346:08Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:124.17:323.51:09-0.81:50-0.76:336:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:044.18:243.82:06-1.02:40-0.86:326:09New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:544.19:153.93:00-1.13:28-0.96:316:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:443.910:073.93:52-1.04:13-0.96:296:11Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:353.711:013.94:44-0.84:59-0.76:286:12Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:273.411:553.85:37-0.55:47-0.56:276:13Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:193.16:33-0.26:39-0.36:256:13First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:493.61:112.97:320.07:34-0.16:246:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:423.52:022.88:320.28:310.06:236:15First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:363.32:562.79:300.39:270.16:216:16First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:333.23:522.710:230.410:210.16:206:17Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:323.14:492.811:110.411:120.16:196:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:263.25:412.911:560.36:176:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:143.26:283.112:000.012:390.26:166:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:583.37:133.212:470.01:210.26:146:20Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:393.37:553.31:33-0.12:020.16:136:21Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:183.38:353.42:18-0.12:410.06:126:21Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:563.29:143.42:59-0.13:17-0.16:106:22Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:333.19:533.43:39-0.13:53-0.16:096:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:113.010:333.44:180.04:290.06:086:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:512.911:163.44:590.15:060.16:066:24Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:362.85:440.25:480.26:056:25Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:033.412:252.86:370.36:400.26:036:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:543.51:172.87:370.37:410.26:026:27Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:483.52:132.88:390.38:460.26:016:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:473.63:152.99:400.29:500.05:596:28Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:513.74:203.110:390.010:52-0.25:586:29Waning Crescent31Sat
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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