Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 1:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 7:33 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:379.23:048.88:44-0.99:07-0.76:584:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:339.04:058.29:44-0.510:04-0.16:574:56Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:328.75:097.610:48-0.111:050.46:564:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:338.36:167.311:550.26:554:58Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:388.17:247.112:100.81:040.36:545:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:428.18:267.11:170.92:090.36:525:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:408.19:207.32:190.93:040.26:515:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:318.210:077.43:120.83:520.06:505:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:168.310:497.63:580.64:34-0.16:495:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:578.411:277.74:400.55:12-0.16:475:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:358.35:190.45:45-0.16:465:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:027.812:118.35:540.36:170.06:455:09New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:357.912:458.16:290.36:480.16:435:10Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:067.91:197.97:030.37:190.26:425:12Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:387.91:547.77:390.47:540.46:415:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:127.92:337.48:180.58:310.66:395:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:507.83:167.29:010.69:140.86:385:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:337.84:056.99:500.710:021.06:365:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:237.75:016.810:440.710:551.16:355:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:197.86:036.811:430.711:561.06:335:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:228.07:097.012:480.46:325:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:278.38:127.41:000.81:520.06:305:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:298.810:098.03:040.33:50-0.57:296:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:269.311:028.64:03-0.34:43-1.07:276:25Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:219.711:539.24:58-0.85:33-1.47:266:26Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:149.95:52-1.36:23-1.67:246:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:429.61:069.96:45-1.67:11-1.67:226:28Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:319.81:579.67:37-1.68:00-1.47:216:30Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 10:28 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 Portsmouth, NH?

Portsmouth, NH is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Portsmouth, NH in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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