Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 8:01 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 1:35 am (3.3 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 - Jul 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:153.28:464.32:480.12:36-0.26:018:25New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:043.29:324.23:380.13:25-0.16:018:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:523.110:184.04:230.14:100.16:028:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:403.011:043.85:050.24:530.26:028:25Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:293.011:503.65:440.35:350.46:038:25Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:193.06:240.46:190.56:038:25Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:383.51:093.07:060.47:070.76:048:24Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:243.31:583.17:500.58:010.86:048:24First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:093.22:443.28:350.48:580.86:058:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:543.13:323.49:210.39:540.86:058:24First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:403.04:213.510:080.210:490.76:068:23First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:303.05:133.710:550.111:420.66:068:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:232.96:043.911:430.06:078:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:163.06:534.112:340.512:320.06:088:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:073.07:414.21:260.31:22-0.16:088:22Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:563.18:284.42:200.22:15-0.16:098:21Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:453.29:164.43:130.13:09-0.16:108:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:363.210:054.44:03-0.14:02-0.26:108:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:283.310:564.34:52-0.14:54-0.16:118:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:243.411:494.25:39-0.25:480.06:128:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:223.56:29-0.26:450.16:128:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:444.01:203.77:20-0.27:470.26:138:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:383.92:163.98:14-0.28:500.36:148:18Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:313.73:104.09:07-0.29:520.36:148:17Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:233.54:054.110:00-0.210:520.36:158:16Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:183.45:014.210:52-0.211:470.36:168:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:143.35:574.211:42-0.26:168:15Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:093.36:484.212:400.412:31-0.16:178:14Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:013.37:374.21:310.41:200.06:188:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:503.38:224.22:220.42:090.16:188:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:383.39:074.13:090.42:580.26:198:12New Moon31Tue
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 4:48 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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