Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 11:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 5:26 am (7.6 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 - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:268.54:107.79:460.09:581.05:367:43Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:168.15:037.410:370.410:521.45:357:44First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:107.75:577.211:300.711:481.65:347:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:067.56:527.112:240.95:327:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:047.37:467.212:461.61:191.15:317:47First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:027.38:387.41:461.62:131.15:307:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:567.49:257.72:421.33:021.05:287:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:457.510:078.03:311.03:450.85:277:51Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:307.710:468.34:140.64:250.75:267:52Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:127.911:238.64:550.35:030.55:257:53Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:538.05:34-0.15:420.45:247:54Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:018.912:348.16:14-0.46:220.35:227:55Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:409.11:168.26:55-0.67:040.25:217:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:219.21:598.27:38-0.77:480.25:207:57Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:059.32:468.28:24-0.78:360.35:197:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:539.23:378.29:14-0.79:290.45:187:59Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:469.04:348.110:08-0.510:270.55:178:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:458.85:348.211:06-0.411:290.55:168:02Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:498.66:368.312:06-0.25:158:03Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:558.47:398.512:350.51:08-0.15:148:04Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:028.48:398.71:430.32:11-0.15:138:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:078.49:369.02:490.03:10-0.15:138:06Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:068.510:289.33:48-0.34:05-0.15:128:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:008.511:169.44:42-0.64:55-0.15:118:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:528.55:33-0.85:430.05:108:08New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:039.412:408.46:21-0.86:290.25:098:09New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:489.31:278.37:07-0.77:140.45:098:10New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:329.12:118.17:50-0.57:570.75:088:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:148.82:557.88:34-0.28:410.95:078:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:588.53:417.69:170.19:271.25:078:13Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:438.14:287.510:020.410:151.45:068:14Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 8:25 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 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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