Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 17m at 2:42 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:05 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Jan 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:578.62:119.37:50-0.38:28-1.07:144:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:538.53:108.88:50-0.19:22-0.67:144:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:498.54:118.29:520.110:18-0.17:144:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:468.45:147.710:560.311:150.47:144:20First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:448.26:187.312:010.47:144:21First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:428.17:237.112:140.81:060.47:144:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:408.18:237.01:151.12:070.47:144:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:348.19:167.02:121.23:010.37:144:24Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:238.110:047.13:031.23:490.27:144:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:078.210:477.13:491.14:320.17:134:26Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:498.311:277.24:301.05:120.17:134:27Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:288.35:091.05:480.07:134:29Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:047.312:048.35:460.96:220.07:124:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:397.312:398.26:210.96:540.17:124:31Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:137.41:148.16:570.97:260.17:124:32Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:467.41:497.97:350.98:000.37:114:33Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:207.52:287.78:150.98:370.47:114:34Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:577.63:127.48:590.99:180.67:104:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:397.74:017.19:480.810:030.87:094:37Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:257.84:556.910:410.810:530.97:094:38Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:177.95:566.811:400.611:501.07:084:39Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:168.17:036.812:440.47:074:41Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:208.48:107.112:530.91:510.07:074:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:238.89:117.51:570.62:52-0.47:064:43Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:239.310:087.92:580.23:49-0.97:054:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:209.711:038.33:56-0.24:43-1.37:044:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:159.911:558.74:52-0.65:35-1.57:034:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:089.95:46-0.86:24-1.67:034:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:458.91:009.76:40-0.97:13-1.47:024:50Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:349.01:539.27:33-0.88:01-1.07:014:51Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:248.92:478.68:28-0.68:51-0.57:004:52Waxing Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8423745)

Common Questions About Portsmouth, NH Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Portsmouth, NH today?

Slack tide in Portsmouth, NH is approximately 5:53 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 Portsmouth, NH?

Portsmouth, NH is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

What datum are Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH?

Tide predictions for Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH?

Tide data for Portsmouth, NH is sourced from NOAA Station #8423745. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8423745.

What is the moon phase in Portsmouth, NH tonight?

Tonight the moon over Portsmouth, NH is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Portsmouth, NH in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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