Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 8:53 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 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 - Jun 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:373.19:044.23:090.12:54-0.15:588:16New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:233.09:474.13:550.23:370.15:588:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:072.910:303.94:360.24:170.25:588:18New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:532.811:143.75:150.34:560.35:588:18Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:402.85:540.45:350.45:578:19Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:003.612:292.76:350.56:180.55:578:19Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:483.51:192.87:190.67:080.65:578:20Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:353.32:072.88:060.68:050.75:578:20First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:213.32:553.08:550.59:050.75:578:21First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:063.23:453.19:430.410:050.75:578:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:553.14:373.310:310.211:030.65:578:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:473.05:303.611:180.111:580.55:578:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:423.06:223.912:050.05:578:22Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:353.07:114.112:530.312:53-0.15:578:23Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:263.07:594.31:490.21:44-0.25:578:23Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:173.08:484.52:450.02:37-0.35:578:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:073.19:384.63:39-0.13:30-0.35:578:24Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:003.110:304.54:30-0.24:23-0.35:588:24Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:543.111:254.45:20-0.25:15-0.35:588:24Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:523.16:11-0.26:11-0.25:588:24Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:214.312:523.27:04-0.27:110.05:588:25Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:184.11:503.47:58-0.18:150.15:588:25Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:113.92:463.58:52-0.19:190.25:598:25Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:033.63:413.79:44-0.210:210.35:598:25Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:553.44:373.810:33-0.211:190.35:598:25Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:483.25:323.911:20-0.26:008:25Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:423.16:234.012:130.312:06-0.26:008:25Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:343.07:114.11:040.312:50-0.16:008:25Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:223.07:554.11:540.41:350.06:018:25New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:083.08:394.02:420.42:210.16:018:25New Moon30Tue
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 5:37 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 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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