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 24m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:343.97:594.01:35-0.52:09-0.56:557:31Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:263.98:504.22:34-0.73:00-0.66:537:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:163.99:404.33:29-0.73:48-0.66:527:32Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:043.710:294.34:20-0.74:34-0.66:517:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:533.511:184.15:08-0.55:17-0.46:497:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:423.35:54-0.36:00-0.26:487:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:073.912:313.16:420.06:460.16:477:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:583.71:223.07:310.37:350.36:457:36Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:483.52:112.98:220.58:280.46:447:37Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:373.43:002.89:140.69:230.56:437:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:273.33:512.810:050.610:190.56:427:38Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:213.24:462.910:540.611:120.46:407:39Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:163.25:413.111:400.56:397:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:093.26:333.312:040.412:260.46:387:41Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:583.27:203.512:530.31:100.26:377:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:433.38:043.61:430.21:560.16:357:42New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:263.38:463.82:330.12:410.06:347:43New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:073.39:263.93:200.03:24-0.16:337:44New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:473.310:063.94:050.04:06-0.16:327:45New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:293.210:483.94:490.04:47-0.16:307:45Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:133.111:333.95:320.05:280.06:297:46Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:023.16:190.16:140.16:287:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:233.912:563.17:110.17:070.26:277:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:173.91:513.18:080.28:080.26:267:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:133.82:473.29:070.19:140.26:257:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:103.83:453.310:060.010:190.16:247:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:103.84:473.511:02-0.111:210.06:237:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:123.75:483.811:56-0.26:227:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:133.76:454.012:21-0.112:48-0.36:207:52Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:083.77:384.31:19-0.21:39-0.46:197:53Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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