Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 7:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:21 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:173.13:322.89:550.310:10-0.27:155:10Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:173.44:342.710:560.111:03-0.47:155:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:163.75:342.811:55-0.111:56-0.67:155:12Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:114.06:302.912:54-0.37:155:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:054.27:232.912:52-0.71:52-0.57:155:14New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:584.48:163.01:48-0.92:46-0.67:165:14New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:514.49:083.12:43-1.03:36-0.77:165:15New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:434.310:023.13:36-1.04:25-0.77:165:16Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:364.110:573.14:28-0.95:13-0.67:155:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:303.811:543.15:21-0.76:03-0.57:155:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:223.56:19-0.56:54-0.47:155:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:503.21:123.27:19-0.27:46-0.37:155:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:433.22:023.08:220.08:37-0.37:155:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:373.22:522.79:220.19:27-0.27:155:22First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:323.23:462.610:190.210:15-0.27:155:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:293.24:402.511:110.211:01-0.27:145:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:223.25:332.512:000.27:145:24Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:113.36:212.512:470.27:145:25Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:563.37:062.612:32-0.31:320.17:135:26Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:393.47:502.71:19-0.32:150.17:135:27Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:203.48:322.72:04-0.42:550.07:135:28Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:593.39:132.72:46-0.43:32-0.17:125:29Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:383.39:542.73:26-0.34:08-0.17:125:30Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:163.210:362.64:04-0.34:45-0.17:115:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:553.011:202.74:43-0.15:23-0.17:115:32Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:362.95:260.06:04-0.17:105:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:072.712:202.86:170.16:51-0.17:095:34Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:562.81:082.77:180.27:43-0.17:095:35Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:473.02:002.68:240.28:39-0.27:085:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:433.22:592.59:300.19:38-0.37:085:37Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:453.44:052.510:340.010:36-0.57:075:38Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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