Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 1:24 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:51 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:557.41:568.07:401.38:140.66:174:35Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:377.12:387.88:221.58:580.86:194:34Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:247.03:267.69:091.69:470.96:204:32First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:156.94:197.510:001.710:390.96:214:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:086.95:157.610:561.611:330.96:224:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:027.26:137.711:541.46:244:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:567.57:138.012:280.712:531.06:254:27Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:488.18:098.31:230.41:510.46:264:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:378.79:028.72:150.02:44-0.26:284:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:259.39:539.03:04-0.43:35-0.96:294:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:129.810:459.23:52-0.74:26-1.46:304:23Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:0010.111:379.24:41-0.95:17-1.76:314:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:5110.25:31-0.96:09-1.76:334:21Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:309.112:4210.16:22-0.77:02-1.66:344:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:248.91:369.87:16-0.47:57-1.36:354:19Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:228.62:349.48:130.08:57-0.86:374:18Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:238.33:378.99:140.49:59-0.46:384:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:288.04:448.510:210.711:040.06:394:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:327.95:508.111:290.86:404:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:347.96:557.912:070.212:370.86:424:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:338.07:567.91:090.41:400.76:434:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:258.28:507.82:040.42:360.56:444:13Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:118.39:387.82:520.53:240.26:454:13Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:528.410:217.83:350.64:070.16:464:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:318.511:027.84:140.64:460.06:484:12New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:078.511:417.74:510.75:230.06:494:11New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:428.45:260.85:580.06:504:11New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:187.612:178.46:000.96:330.16:514:10Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:547.412:518.36:361.17:090.26:524:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:317.31:288.17:131.27:470.36:534:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Portsmouth, NH in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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