Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 11m at 2:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:53 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:463.11:022.67:150.27:14-0.17:065:40First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:333.01:482.48:090.48:030.07:055:41First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:232.92:372.39:050.58:550.07:045:42First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:172.93:312.39:590.59:490.07:045:43Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:152.94:282.310:500.410:42-0.17:035:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:123.05:242.411:390.311:33-0.27:025:44Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:033.16:142.612:280.27:015:45Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:493.27:012.712:25-0.31:150.07:005:46Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:313.37:452.91:15-0.42:01-0.16:595:47Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:103.38:273.02:04-0.42:43-0.36:585:48Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:493.39:093.12:51-0.53:23-0.46:575:49Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:283.39:523.23:35-0.44:01-0.56:565:50Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:083.110:383.34:18-0.44:40-0.56:555:51Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:533.011:273.45:05-0.35:22-0.56:545:52Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:442.95:58-0.16:09-0.46:535:53Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:213.412:372.76:580.07:05-0.36:525:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:163.51:332.68:020.18:07-0.36:515:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:143.52:332.69:080.19:11-0.46:505:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:173.53:372.610:110.010:15-0.56:495:57Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:243.64:442.711:10-0.111:15-0.66:485:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:273.75:452.912:06-0.36:475:59Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:233.86:413.212:14-0.712:59-0.46:465:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:143.87:323.41:11-0.71:49-0.56:446:00New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:013.78:203.52:06-0.82:35-0.66:436:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:463.69:063.52:55-0.73:16-0.66:426:02New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:293.49:503.53:40-0.63:54-0.56:416:03Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:123.210:353.44:23-0.44:30-0.46:406:04Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:563.011:203.35:04-0.15:05-0.26:386:05Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 5:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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