Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 5:48 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:428.35:157.510:580.211:160.36:584:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:418.46:217.412:020.16:574:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:458.67:307.612:190.31:09-0.26:564:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:518.98:357.91:250.22:15-0.56:544:59Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:539.39:358.32:28-0.13:14-1.06:535:00Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:519.610:308.73:27-0.54:09-1.36:525:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:469.811:229.04:23-0.85:02-1.66:515:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:399.95:17-1.05:52-1.66:505:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:129.112:309.76:09-1.16:40-1.46:485:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:019.11:199.37:00-0.97:27-1.16:475:07Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:488.92:098.87:50-0.78:15-0.66:465:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:378.73:018.38:42-0.39:04-0.16:445:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:278.33:567.79:370.19:550.46:435:11First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:208.04:537.210:340.510:490.96:425:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:157.75:536.911:340.811:461.26:405:13First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:137.56:546.712:370.96:395:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:127.57:536.812:481.41:380.96:375:16Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:087.68:466.91:471.32:320.76:365:17Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:587.89:327.22:391.23:180.56:345:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:428.010:147.43:240.93:590.26:335:20Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:238.210:527.74:040.64:350.06:315:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:018.411:287.94:420.45:10-0.26:305:22Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:388.55:180.25:43-0.36:285:24Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:028.112:148.55:550.06:17-0.46:275:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:368.312:508.56:33-0.26:53-0.46:255:26Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:118.51:298.47:13-0.37:32-0.36:235:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:498.62:128.27:56-0.38:15-0.26:225:29Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:328.63:018.08:45-0.39:030.06:205:30Third Quarter28Tue
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 8:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Portsmouth, NH in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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