Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 7:15 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:33 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:523.05:43-0.16:040.07:065:40Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:152.812:372.86:300.16:460.07:055:41First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:022.81:222.67:230.37:330.07:045:42First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:502.82:092.58:200.48:240.07:035:43First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:402.92:592.49:180.49:170.07:035:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:362.93:552.410:140.310:11-0.17:025:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:343.04:522.411:080.211:04-0.37:015:46Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:293.25:462.512:000.17:005:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:193.46:352.712:51-0.16:595:47Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:053.57:222.912:49-0.51:42-0.36:585:48Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:503.78:073.01:41-0.62:29-0.46:575:49Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:343.78:533.22:32-0.73:14-0.66:565:50Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:183.79:403.33:20-0.83:57-0.76:555:51Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:043.610:303.44:07-0.74:41-0.76:545:52Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:533.511:233.44:56-0.65:26-0.66:535:53Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:453.35:50-0.46:16-0.66:525:54Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:183.512:383.16:50-0.37:11-0.56:515:55Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:143.51:332.97:54-0.18:09-0.46:505:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:103.52:292.88:590.09:09-0.46:495:57Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:113.53:302.710:020.010:09-0.46:485:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:143.54:342.711:01-0.111:07-0.56:475:59Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:163.55:332.811:56-0.16:456:00Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:113.66:273.012:02-0.512:48-0.26:446:00Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:013.67:163.112:56-0.51:37-0.26:436:01New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:473.68:023.21:47-0.62:22-0.36:426:02New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:303.68:453.22:33-0.53:02-0.36:416:03New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:113.59:273.23:15-0.53:38-0.36:396:04New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:523.310:093.23:54-0.34:12-0.26:386:05Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 10:24 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 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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