Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 2:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 8:42 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:446.98:018.41:270.81:341.15:348:03Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:477.19:028.82:290.52:350.95:358:02Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:467.510:009.23:290.13:350.55:378:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:428.010:559.64:24-0.44:310.05:388:00Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:358.511:509.95:16-0.95:27-0.45:397:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:278.96:07-1.26:22-0.75:407:57Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:4410.01:189.36:57-1.47:16-0.95:417:56Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:379.92:089.57:47-1.38:10-0.95:427:54Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:309.62:599.58:37-1.19:05-0.85:437:53Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:259.13:539.39:28-0.710:03-0.55:447:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:238.64:499.010:23-0.211:04-0.25:457:50Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:248.05:488.711:200.45:467:49Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:277.66:498.412:080.212:200.85:477:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:327.37:528.21:140.41:241.15:487:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:367.18:538.22:200.62:281.25:507:44Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:357.29:488.23:200.53:261.25:517:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:257.310:368.34:120.44:161.15:527:41Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:107.511:198.44:570.35:010.95:537:40New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:517.611:598.45:370.35:420.85:547:38New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:287.86:130.26:190.75:557:37New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:378.31:027.96:450.36:550.65:567:35New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:128.21:348.07:170.37:300.65:577:33Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:478.12:068.07:480.48:050.65:587:32Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:217.92:388.08:200.68:430.65:597:30Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:587.73:138.08:560.79:230.76:007:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:387.43:548.09:350.910:090.76:027:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:247.24:408.010:201.011:000.86:037:25First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:167.05:338.111:101.111:560.86:047:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:136.96:318.212:061.26:057:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:167.07:358.412:570.71:081.06:067:20Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:227.38:408.82:020.42:130.76:077:18Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). This places Portsmouth, NH in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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