Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 12:21 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 6:26 am (7.3 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 - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:078.510:289.33:49-0.34:08-0.35:367:43Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:008.811:179.84:41-0.94:57-0.65:347:45Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:529.15:32-1.35:47-0.85:337:46Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:0610.112:449.26:23-1.66:38-0.85:327:47Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:5710.21:379.27:15-1.77:29-0.75:307:48Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:4910.12:319.08:08-1.68:23-0.55:297:49Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:439.93:288.79:03-1.39:20-0.15:287:50Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:419.44:298.510:02-0.910:220.25:277:51Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:449.05:328.311:03-0.511:270.55:257:52Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:498.56:358.112:06-0.15:247:54Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:548.27:368.112:340.71:080.25:237:55Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:597.98:358.21:420.72:100.45:227:56Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:007.89:288.32:450.63:060.55:217:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:557.810:158.43:410.43:550.65:207:58Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:437.810:588.54:300.24:400.65:197:59Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:287.811:378.65:130.15:200.75:188:00New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:097.85:540.05:570.85:178:01New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:158.612:497.76:310.06:330.95:168:02New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:518.51:267.77:070.07:091.05:158:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:268.52:037.67:420.17:441.15:148:04Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:018.42:407.58:180.28:221.25:138:05Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:388.23:197.48:550.39:031.25:128:06Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:178.14:007.49:360.49:471.35:118:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:018.04:457.410:190.410:361.35:118:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:507.95:327.611:060.511:281.25:108:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:427.86:227.811:560.55:098:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:397.87:158.212:241.012:480.45:088:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:387.98:108.61:230.61:440.35:088:12Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:408.19:059.12:230.22:400.15:078:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:398.49:589.63:22-0.43:36-0.25:078:13Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:358.610:5110.04:17-0.94:30-0.45:068:14Full Moon31Tue
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 9:23 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 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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