Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 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 - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:338.09:118.12:150.82:470.35:347:45Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:328.010:028.23:160.63:410.35:337:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:248.010:468.44:090.44:280.45:327:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:108.011:278.54:560.25:090.45:307:48New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:538.05:380.05:470.55:297:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:058.612:337.96:170.06:230.65:287:50New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:408.51:117.86:540.06:580.85:277:52New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:148.51:487.77:290.07:320.95:257:53Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:488.42:257.58:040.18:081.15:247:54Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:238.23:037.48:400.38:461.35:237:55Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:018.13:447.29:200.49:281.45:227:56Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:427.94:297.210:030.510:141.55:217:57Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:297.85:177.210:500.611:051.55:207:58First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:217.76:087.311:400.65:197:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:167.77:017.612:001.412:330.65:188:00First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:157.87:558.012:581.11:280.45:178:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:168.18:498.51:580.72:240.25:168:02Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:158.39:419.12:570.13:18-0.15:158:03Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:118.710:319.63:53-0.54:10-0.45:148:04Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:058.911:2110.04:46-1.05:01-0.65:138:05Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:599.15:39-1.55:53-0.75:128:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:1310.312:549.16:32-1.76:45-0.75:118:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:0510.31:489.17:25-1.77:38-0.55:118:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:5810.12:438.98:19-1.58:33-0.25:108:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:549.83:418.69:15-1.29:320.15:098:10Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:529.34:428.410:14-0.810:340.55:098:11Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:558.85:438.211:14-0.311:390.75:088:12Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:588.46:448.112:150.05:078:13Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:018.07:438.112:440.91:150.45:078:14Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:047.88:398.11:490.92:140.65:068:15Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:037.69:298.22:500.83:070.75:068:15Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:06 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 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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