Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 5:33 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:57 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Jan 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:377.93:528.29:360.510:05-0.17:144:18Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:308.14:518.010:340.411:000.07:144:19Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:268.35:547.911:360.211:590.07:144:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:268.67:017.912:420.07:144:21Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:288.98:078.01:000.01:47-0.47:144:22Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:279.29:088.22:02-0.12:48-0.87:144:23Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:249.510:058.43:00-0.23:45-1.27:134:24New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:189.710:598.53:56-0.44:39-1.47:134:25New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:119.711:518.64:49-0.55:31-1.47:134:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:029.65:41-0.46:20-1.37:134:27New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:418.512:519.46:31-0.37:08-1.17:124:28Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:298.41:409.07:21-0.17:56-0.77:124:29Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:188.22:298.58:110.28:43-0.27:124:31Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:077.93:218.09:040.59:320.27:114:32First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:587.74:157.59:590.810:220.67:114:33First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:497.65:117.110:551.011:131.07:104:34First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:417.56:096.811:541.17:104:35First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:357.47:086.712:071.212:541.17:094:37Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:297.58:056.81:021.31:510.97:084:38Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:197.78:566.91:561.32:420.77:084:39Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:057.99:427.12:431.23:260.47:074:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:488.210:247.33:271.04:070.17:064:42Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:288.411:047.54:070.74:45-0.27:064:43Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:078.611:427.74:460.55:22-0.47:054:44Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:468.85:260.36:00-0.67:044:45Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:207.912:258.96:060.16:38-0.77:034:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:588.11:068.96:49-0.17:19-0.87:024:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:388.31:508.87:34-0.28:02-0.77:014:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:228.42:398.68:23-0.28:49-0.57:004:51Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:118.53:338.39:16-0.19:41-0.36:594:52Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:048.54:338.010:15-0.110:370.06:584:53Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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