Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 11:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (7.6 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 - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:048.110:457.13:451.24:280.27:144:18New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:438.311:247.24:241.25:060.17:144:19New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:218.45:021.15:420.07:144:20New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:027.211:58 AM8.45:391.06:18-0.17:144:21New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:387.312:358.56:170.96:54-0.17:144:22Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:147.41:138.56:560.87:31-0.27:144:23Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:517.51:548.47:380.78:11-0.27:134:24Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:327.62:398.28:250.68:55-0.17:134:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:167.83:308.09:160.69:420.07:134:26First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:058.04:267.710:120.510:330.27:134:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:588.25:277.511:110.311:280.47:124:28First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:548.46:337.412:150.17:124:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:558.67:417.412:280.51:22-0.17:124:31Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:588.98:467.61:320.52:26-0.57:114:32Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:589.19:467.82:340.33:26-0.87:114:33Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:569.410:428.03:320.14:22-1.07:104:34Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:519.511:358.14:280.05:16-1.27:104:36Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:459.55:22-0.16:06-1.27:094:37Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:268.212:359.36:14-0.16:54-1.07:084:38Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:148.21:259.07:050.07:41-0.77:084:39Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:018.12:148.57:550.28:27-0.37:074:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:498.03:048.08:470.49:130.27:064:42Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:377.83:577.49:410.710:010.77:054:43Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:267.64:527.010:360.910:501.17:054:44Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:167.55:506.611:341.111:421.57:044:46Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:097.36:516.412:351.17:034:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:057.37:516.412:391.71:351.17:024:48Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:007.48:466.51:361.72:300.97:014:50Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:507.79:336.72:291.63:180.67:004:51Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:357.910:176.93:151.44:000.46:594:52Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:188.210:577.23:571.14:390.16:584:54New 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 2:19 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 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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