Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 6:32 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:43 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:273.65:492.912:11-0.47:065:39Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:243.96:453.112:11-0.81:08-0.67:055:40Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:184.17:383.31:09-1.02:02-0.87:055:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:104.28:303.52:06-1.12:54-0.97:045:42Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:014.19:223.63:00-1.23:42-1.07:035:43Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:514.010:153.63:52-1.24:28-1.07:025:44Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:423.711:093.64:44-1.05:15-0.97:015:45Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:343.45:37-0.76:04-0.77:015:46Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:043.512:263.26:33-0.46:55-0.57:005:47Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:583.41:162.97:32-0.17:49-0.46:595:48Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:503.32:072.78:320.18:43-0.26:585:49Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:443.22:592.69:300.29:37-0.26:575:50Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:403.13:552.510:240.210:28-0.26:565:51Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:373.14:522.511:130.211:17-0.26:555:52Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:313.15:442.611:590.26:545:53Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:193.26:322.712:04-0.212:440.16:535:54Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:033.37:162.912:51-0.31:280.06:525:55New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:453.37:592.91:37-0.32:10-0.16:515:55New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:253.38:393.02:21-0.42:49-0.26:495:56New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:043.39:193.03:03-0.43:26-0.26:485:57New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:423.29:583.03:42-0.34:02-0.36:475:58Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:203.110:383.04:21-0.24:38-0.26:465:59Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:003.011:213.05:02-0.15:16-0.26:456:00Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:442.95:470.15:59-0.16:446:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:083.112:322.86:410.26:49-0.16:436:02First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:593.21:232.77:420.27:47-0.16:416:03First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:523.32:182.78:460.28:49-0.26:406:03First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:523.43:202.79:490.19:52-0.36:396:04First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:573.54:252.910:49-0.110:53-0.56:386:05Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 9:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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