Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 59m at 5:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:283.34:144.510:020.211:070.86:437:35First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:273.35:154.511:010.26:437:34Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:293.46:144.512:020.711:58 AM0.26:447:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:283.57:084.512:550.612:540.26:457:31Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:233.77:584.51:460.61:490.26:467:30Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:143.88:444.42:360.52:450.36:467:29Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:043.99:294.23:230.53:370.46:477:27Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:513.910:134.04:040.54:240.66:487:26Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:383.910:573.84:420.55:090.76:487:24Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:243.911:433.55:180.65:520.96:497:23Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:123.95:540.76:371.16:507:22Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:303.41:003.96:310.87:261.26:507:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:173.21:483.97:130.98:191.36:517:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:043.22:353.98:020.99:121.36:527:17Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:503.13:243.98:550.910:051.36:537:16Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:383.24:154.09:500.810:561.26:537:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:293.25:094.010:440.711:441.16:547:13Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:243.36:014.111:370.66:557:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:183.56:494.212:321.012:290.66:557:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:083.77:344.21:190.81:220.66:567:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:563.98:184.22:070.62:160.56:577:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:434.19:024.22:540.53:120.56:577:06New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:314.39:484.13:400.44:050.56:587:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:204.410:363.94:240.34:570.56:597:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:124.511:283.75:080.35:500.67:007:02Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:084.65:540.36:470.87:007:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:243.51:064.66:460.47:490.97:016:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:223.42:044.67:440.48:510.97:026:58First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:193.43:014.68:470.59:530.97:026:56First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:163.43:584.59:490.510:500.97:036:55First Quarter30Mon
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 8:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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