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 34m at 6:14 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (3.6 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 - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:543.49:092.92:51-0.53:22-0.37:065:39New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:323.39:492.93:32-0.44:00-0.47:055:40Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:113.210:312.94:13-0.34:38-0.47:055:41Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:533.111:173.04:55-0.25:18-0.47:045:42Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:383.05:42-0.16:03-0.37:035:43Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:063.012:282.96:370.06:54-0.37:025:44First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:593.11:202.87:400.17:51-0.37:015:45First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:543.32:172.88:450.08:52-0.47:005:46First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:543.43:182.79:49-0.19:53-0.56:595:47Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:583.54:242.810:50-0.210:54-0.76:585:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:033.75:263.011:49-0.411:53-0.86:585:49Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:033.96:243.212:46-0.66:575:50Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:584.07:183.412:51-1.01:41-0.76:565:51Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:514.08:103.51:48-1.12:32-0.86:555:52Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:403.99:013.62:42-1.13:19-0.96:535:53Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:283.89:503.63:32-1.04:03-0.86:525:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:153.510:393.54:20-0.84:45-0.76:515:55Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:033.311:293.45:06-0.55:28-0.56:505:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:513.05:54-0.26:12-0.36:495:57Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:193.312:382.86:440.16:58-0.16:485:57Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:083.21:252.67:370.37:480.06:475:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:573.12:132.58:310.48:390.16:465:59Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:483.03:052.59:250.49:320.16:456:00Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:443.04:012.510:170.410:250.06:436:01Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:413.04:572.611:060.311:15-0.16:426:02Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:343.15:492.711:540.26:416:03Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:223.26:372.912:06-0.212:410.16:406:04Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:073.37:213.012:55-0.31:28-0.16:396:05New Moon28Sat
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 9:11 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 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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