Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 11:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 04m at 4:55 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:318.13:157.18:530.48:571.55:357:44Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:118.03:596.99:360.59:421.65:347:45Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:577.94:486.810:240.610:331.65:327:46Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:507.85:436.911:170.711:301.65:317:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:487.86:407.112:120.65:307:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:507.97:387.512:311.41:100.55:297:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:538.18:348.11:341.02:090.25:277:51Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:568.49:288.72:380.43:04-0.15:267:52Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:548.710:189.43:36-0.33:56-0.45:257:53Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:498.911:079.84:31-0.94:47-0.65:247:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:439.011:5710.15:24-1.35:37-0.65:237:55New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:379.06:16-1.66:28-0.55:217:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:4710.11:318.87:09-1.67:19-0.35:207:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:3810.02:248.58:02-1.48:120.15:197:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:319.63:208.28:56-1.09:070.55:188:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:279.14:207.89:54-0.510:060.95:178:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:288.65:217.610:540.011:101.25:168:02First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:318.16:227.511:550.45:158:03First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:347.87:217.412:151.412:550.65:148:04First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:377.58:177.61:211.41:530.85:148:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:367.49:087.82:231.32:460.95:138:06Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:307.49:528.03:191.13:321.05:128:07Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:187.410:328.14:060.84:141.15:118:08Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:027.411:108.34:490.64:521.15:108:09Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:447.411:468.45:280.45:281.25:108:10Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:247.46:050.36:031.25:098:11Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:218.41:027.36:410.26:391.35:088:11Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:568.41:397.37:170.27:161.35:088:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:328.42:177.27:540.27:541.45:078:13Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:108.42:567.28:330.28:361.45:078:14Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:518.33:397.29:160.39:221.45:068:15Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 8:03 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 55% 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 (55% 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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