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 3h 53m 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:553.110:183.84:170.64:060.46:218:10New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:403.110:593.64:540.54:480.56:228:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:263.111:413.55:320.55:310.76:238:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:143.26:100.56:160.86:238:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:243.41:033.36:520.57:080.96:248:06Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:093.31:503.57:370.58:060.96:258:05First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:553.32:373.78:250.49:070.96:268:04First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:433.23:263.99:160.310:070.86:268:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:343.24:204.110:090.211:060.76:278:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:323.25:174.311:030.16:288:01Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:333.26:154.512:020.511:58 AM0.06:298:00Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:333.37:114.712:590.312:54-0.16:297:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:293.58:064.81:560.21:53-0.26:307:58Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:243.68:594.82:520.12:53-0.26:317:57Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:203.89:524.73:450.03:51-0.36:317:56Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:153.910:454.54:35-0.14:47-0.26:327:55Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:124.011:394.35:23-0.15:420.06:337:53Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:104.16:110.06:390.26:347:52Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:334.01:084.16:590.17:390.56:347:51Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:253.72:024.27:500.28:400.76:357:50Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:163.52:534.18:400.39:390.86:367:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:043.43:434.19:310.310:330.96:367:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:533.34:354.110:190.411:220.96:377:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:443.25:274.011:070.46:387:45Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:363.26:164.012:070.911:52 AM0.56:397:44Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:273.37:034.012:510.912:380.56:397:42Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:143.47:474.01:340.91:240.56:407:41New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:003.48:294.02:180.92:110.56:417:40New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:443.59:104.03:020.82:590.66:417:38New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:283.59:493.93:430.73:450.76:427:37New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:123.610:283.84:220.74:290.76:437:36Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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