Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 9:55 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 3:44 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:067.85:208.510:560.811:450.26:406:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:117.46:258.112:001.26:416:22First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:167.27:317.912:520.51:081.46:436:20First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:207.28:357.91:590.72:141.46:446:18Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:177.39:308.02:590.63:131.26:456:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:057.610:198.13:490.64:031.06:466:15Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:487.811:018.14:320.54:470.76:476:13Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:258.011:418.15:100.45:260.56:486:12Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:008.15:440.56:020.46:496:10Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:188.112:338.26:160.56:370.36:516:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:548.01:048.36:470.67:100.36:526:06Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:287.81:358.37:190.87:450.36:536:05Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:037.62:078.27:520.98:210.46:546:03Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:407.42:438.18:281.19:020.56:556:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:207.23:248.09:091.39:470.66:576:00Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:077.04:137.99:561.410:400.76:585:58Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:016.95:107.910:501.511:370.76:595:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:016.96:128.011:501.57:005:55Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:047.17:188.212:390.612:551.27:015:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:077.58:248.51:420.42:010.87:035:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:058.19:258.82:420.03:040.27:045:50Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:588.810:229.23:37-0.44:02-0.47:055:49Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:489.411:169.44:28-0.74:56-1.07:065:47New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:379.85:18-0.95:48-1.47:085:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:099.412:2610.06:06-0.96:40-1.57:095:44New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:019.21:1410.06:55-0.77:31-1.47:105:43Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:538.92:049.77:45-0.38:23-1.17:115:41Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:468.51:559.37:360.18:18-0.76:134:40Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:438.02:518.88:310.69:17-0.26:144:39First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:437.63:528.39:301.110:190.36:154:37First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:457.34:567.910:341.411:210.66:164:36First Quarter31Wed
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 6:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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