Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 5:51 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:053.011:293.25:04-0.15:16-0.16:376:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:492.85:460.15:550.06:366:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:163.212:352.76:320.36:410.16:356:07Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:033.11:212.67:240.47:330.26:336:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:523.02:092.58:210.58:300.26:326:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:443.03:032.59:180.59:280.16:316:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:413.04:012.610:130.410:250.06:296:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:393.14:592.711:060.211:20-0.16:286:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:333.36:522.912:570.17:277:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:223.47:413.21:14-0.21:47-0.17:257:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:093.58:273.42:07-0.42:36-0.37:247:14New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:533.69:133.63:00-0.53:23-0.57:237:15New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:383.69:593.83:50-0.64:08-0.67:217:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:243.610:463.94:38-0.64:52-0.77:207:16Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:123.411:373.95:27-0.65:36-0.67:197:17Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:033.36:18-0.46:24-0.57:177:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:313.912:583.27:14-0.27:18-0.47:167:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:283.81:533.18:14-0.18:18-0.37:157:19First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:253.72:503.09:160.09:21-0.27:137:20First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:233.63:483.010:170.010:24-0.27:127:21First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:233.54:493.111:150.011:25-0.27:107:22Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:263.55:513.212:09-0.17:097:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:243.56:473.412:22-0.212:59-0.17:087:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:163.57:373.61:16-0.21:48-0.27:067:24Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:033.58:233.72:08-0.22:33-0.27:057:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:463.59:073.72:57-0.23:16-0.27:047:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:283.49:483.83:41-0.23:54-0.27:027:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:093.310:303.74:21-0.14:30-0.17:017:27Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:503.111:113.64:590.05:050.07:007:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:323.011:543.55:360.15:390.16:587:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:162.96:150.26:170.26:577:30Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:50 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 18% 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 Waxing Crescent (18% 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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