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 1h 01m 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 - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:123.612:442.86:490.46:360.46:197:54Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:593.51:332.87:390.57:290.56:187:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:473.52:222.98:340.58:300.56:177:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:373.53:143.09:300.49:340.56:167:56First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:313.54:103.110:260.310:370.46:157:57First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:303.55:103.411:190.111:380.26:147:58Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:323.66:083.712:11-0.16:137:58Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:303.67:034.112:380.01:02-0.36:127:59Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:253.77:554.41:37-0.21:54-0.46:118:00Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:183.78:474.62:36-0.42:46-0.56:118:01Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:103.69:394.73:33-0.53:38-0.66:108:01Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:033.510:314.74:27-0.54:28-0.66:098:02Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:563.411:254.65:19-0.55:18-0.46:088:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:523.36:10-0.36:10-0.26:088:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:214.312:493.27:04-0.17:060.06:078:04Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:174.11:453.28:000.18:070.26:068:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:113.82:393.28:560.29:080.36:058:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:033.63:323.29:480.310:080.46:058:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:553.44:263.310:370.311:030.46:048:07Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:473.35:203.411:210.311:540.46:048:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:393.26:113.512:020.26:038:09Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:283.16:583.712:410.412:430.26:028:10Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:143.17:413.81:280.41:230.16:028:10Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:583.18:233.92:150.32:050.16:018:11New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:403.19:033.93:000.32:480.16:018:12New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:223.09:433.93:430.33:300.16:008:12New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:042.910:223.84:240.24:110.26:008:13New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:462.911:023.75:040.34:510.26:008:14Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:312.811:453.75:450.35:310.35:598:14Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:192.86:290.36:150.45:598:15Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:313.61:092.87:170.37:070.55:598:16Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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