Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 7:59 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 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 - Jul 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:493.62:313.48:360.08:550.56:018:25First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:413.63:243.79:28-0.19:590.46:028:25First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:353.54:203.910:21-0.211:010.26:028:25First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:343.45:194.211:13-0.46:038:25Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:353.36:174.412:000.112:06-0.46:038:25Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:343.37:124.612:590.012:59-0.56:048:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:303.38:064.71:57-0.11:55-0.56:048:24Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:253.38:594.72:55-0.22:52-0.46:058:24Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:193.39:514.53:49-0.23:47-0.46:068:24Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:123.310:424.34:39-0.24:38-0.26:068:24Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:063.311:344.15:26-0.15:280.06:078:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:013.26:120.06:190.26:078:23Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:253.812:553.36:580.27:120.46:088:22Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:153.61:463.37:440.38:060.66:098:22Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:023.42:353.48:290.39:010.76:098:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:473.33:223.59:130.39:540.86:108:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:333.14:103.69:560.310:450.86:108:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:213.05:003.710:400.211:340.76:118:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:123.05:503.811:240.26:128:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:033.06:383.912:210.712:090.16:128:19Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:523.07:244.01:080.612:560.16:138:18Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:383.08:084.01:570.51:440.16:148:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:243.18:504.02:460.42:340.16:148:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:093.19:324.03:330.33:240.26:158:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:543.110:154.04:180.34:110.26:168:16New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:413.210:593.95:010.24:580.36:178:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:313.311:463.85:440.15:460.46:178:14Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:253.46:300.16:400.56:188:14Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:383.81:193.67:180.17:390.56:198:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:313.72:123.88:100.08:420.56:198:12First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:233.63:054.09:030.09:450.56:208:11First Quarter31Tue
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 4:46 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 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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