Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 3h 11m at 12:21 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:47 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:448.84:149.19:50-0.510:23-0.25:338:04First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:418.55:109.010:44-0.311:23-0.15:358:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:428.16:099.011:410.05:368:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:467.97:118.912:260.012:420.35:378:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:547.78:168.91:330.01:470.55:387:59Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:017.79:199.02:41-0.12:520.55:397:58Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:017.910:179.13:43-0.23:530.45:407:56Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:568.011:109.24:38-0.44:470.25:417:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:468.211:599.15:28-0.55:380.15:427:54Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:338.36:15-0.56:260.15:437:52Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:459.01:168.36:57-0.47:100.25:447:51Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:288.81:568.37:37-0.27:530.35:457:50Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:098.52:358.28:150.18:340.45:467:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:508.23:148.18:530.39:170.65:477:47Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:337.83:558.09:330.710:020.85:497:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:187.44:397.810:151.010:491.05:507:44Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:077.15:277.711:001.211:401.25:517:42Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:596.96:177.611:481.45:527:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:546.77:117.612:341.312:411.65:537:39Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:526.78:077.81:321.21:371.55:547:37Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:486.99:018.02:291.02:331.35:557:36Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:397.29:508.43:210.73:261.05:567:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:267.610:378.84:080.34:140.65:577:33Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:108.111:239.14:52-0.25:020.15:587:31New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:548.65:35-0.55:49-0.36:007:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:109.412:389.06:19-0.86:37-0.76:017:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:579.51:239.37:03-1.07:25-0.96:027:26Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:459.42:099.57:49-1.08:16-0.96:037:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:359.22:589.58:37-0.89:09-0.86:047:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:288.93:529.49:29-0.510:06-0.66:057:21First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:278.54:509.110:25-0.111:08-0.36:067:19First Quarter31Tue
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 3:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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