Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 5:33 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 11:43 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - May 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:428.06:367.212:090.55:377:43Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:477.77:387.212:271.51:120.85:357:44Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:517.58:357.31:341.62:120.95:347:45Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:517.59:257.52:371.43:050.95:327:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:437.510:097.83:311.13:510.95:317:47Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:297.510:488.04:180.84:300.95:307:48Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:127.611:238.24:590.65:060.95:297:50New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:527.611:578.35:370.45:401.05:277:51New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:307.56:120.26:131.05:267:52New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:308.41:077.56:470.16:471.15:257:53New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:038.41:437.47:220.17:221.25:247:54Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:388.42:207.37:590.28:001.35:237:55Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:158.33:007.28:390.28:421.45:217:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:578.33:457.19:230.39:281.45:207:57Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:448.24:367.110:120.410:211.45:197:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:398.15:317.211:060.411:201.35:187:59First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:388.16:287.512:010.35:178:00First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:418.17:277.912:221.112:590.25:168:01First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:458.28:248.41:270.71:580.15:158:02Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:498.39:199.02:310.22:54-0.15:148:04Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:498.510:109.53:31-0.43:48-0.25:138:05Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:468.711:019.84:27-0.94:40-0.35:138:06Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:418.711:5110.05:21-1.25:31-0.35:128:06Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:358.66:13-1.46:22-0.15:118:07Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:429.91:288.57:05-1.37:130.15:108:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:339.72:208.27:57-1.18:050.45:108:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:249.33:137.98:49-0.78:580.85:098:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:188.94:097.69:44-0.29:551.15:088:11Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:148.45:067.410:400.210:541.45:088:12Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:128.06:027.311:350.611:551.55:078:13Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:117.66:577.412:290.85:068:14Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:38 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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