Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 7:05 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 03m at 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:003.78:284.42:16-0.32:30-0.46:187:54Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:503.69:164.43:11-0.33:19-0.46:177:55Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:383.510:034.44:01-0.34:05-0.36:167:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:263.310:504.24:47-0.24:48-0.26:167:56Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:133.211:374.05:310.05:290.06:157:57Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:023.06:140.26:120.36:147:58Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:263.812:522.96:580.46:570.56:137:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:153.61:422.97:450.57:480.66:127:59Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:033.42:302.98:330.68:440.76:118:00Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:513.33:193.09:220.69:410.76:108:01Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:413.24:113.110:110.510:360.66:098:02Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:333.25:053.210:580.411:300.56:098:03Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:263.15:583.411:440.36:088:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:183.16:473.612:220.412:300.16:078:04Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:063.27:333.81:130.31:170.06:068:05Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:513.28:164.02:050.22:04-0.16:068:06New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:363.28:594.12:560.12:52-0.16:058:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:203.29:424.23:450.03:39-0.26:048:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:063.210:274.24:31-0.14:25-0.26:048:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:543.111:164.25:18-0.15:11-0.16:038:09Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:473.16:06-0.16:000.06:038:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:084.112:423.26:57-0.16:550.16:028:10Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:044.01:393.37:520.07:570.26:028:11First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:593.92:353.48:49-0.19:020.26:018:11First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:543.83:313.69:45-0.110:060.26:018:12First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:503.74:303.810:39-0.211:070.16:008:13Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:483.65:294.011:30-0.36:008:13Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:473.56:254.212:050.012:21-0.45:598:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:423.47:174.31:010.01:10-0.45:598:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:343.48:054.31:570.01:59-0.35:598:15Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:233.38:524.32:500.02:48-0.25:588:16Full Moon31Tue
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 3:54 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 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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