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 4h 33m 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:183.31:412.67:460.67:340.46:567:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:063.22:292.68:390.78:330.56:547:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:563.13:202.79:350.79:350.56:537:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:493.14:162.810:300.610:370.46:517:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:463.15:152.911:220.511:350.36:507:33Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:433.16:113.212:120.36:497:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:363.27:023.512:310.212:590.16:477:35Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:243.37:503.81:260.01:47-0.16:467:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:103.38:364.02:21-0.12:35-0.26:457:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:563.39:224.23:14-0.23:22-0.46:447:37Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:423.310:094.44:05-0.34:08-0.46:427:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:303.210:594.44:54-0.34:54-0.46:417:39Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:213.111:524.35:44-0.35:42-0.36:407:39Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:163.16:36-0.16:35-0.26:387:40Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:494.21:143.07:330.07:34-0.16:377:41Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:474.02:123.18:320.18:390.16:367:42Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:433.83:093.19:320.29:450.16:357:43Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:403.74:093.210:280.110:490.16:347:43Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:393.55:103.411:210.111:480.16:327:44Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:373.46:093.612:090.06:317:45Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:303.47:003.812:430.112:550.06:307:46Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:193.37:473.91:360.11:39-0.16:297:46New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:043.38:304.02:260.12:220.06:287:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:473.29:114.03:130.13:040.06:267:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:303.19:513.93:550.13:430.06:257:49New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:113.010:323.84:340.24:200.16:247:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:532.911:133.75:110.34:560.26:237:50Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:372.811:573.65:480.45:320.36:227:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:242.86:290.56:130.46:217:52Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:433.41:122.87:140.67:010.56:207:53First Quarter30Fri
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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