Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 56m at 3:46 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:11 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:298.812:459.46:25-0.76:56-1.16:584:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:168.81:349.07:15-0.67:41-0.86:574:56Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:018.72:238.48:05-0.48:26-0.36:564:57Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:488.43:147.88:560.09:140.36:554:58Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:378.14:097.39:510.410:030.86:535:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:287.85:066.810:470.710:561.36:525:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:237.56:066.511:481.011:541.66:515:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:217.47:096.412:521.16:505:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:227.48:096.512:561.71:541.06:485:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:187.59:006.71:561.62:460.86:475:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:077.89:456.92:471.43:310.56:465:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:518.010:267.23:311.14:100.36:455:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:318.211:037.54:110.84:460.06:435:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:098.411:377.84:490.55:19-0.26:425:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:458.55:260.25:52-0.36:405:13New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:118.112:218.56:040.06:26-0.36:395:14Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:448.312:598.46:43-0.27:01-0.36:385:16Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:198.51:398.37:24-0.37:40-0.26:365:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:588.62:238.08:09-0.38:240.06:355:18Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:428.63:147.78:59-0.29:130.36:335:20First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:338.54:127.39:550.010:080.66:325:21First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:328.45:187.110:570.111:100.86:305:22First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:378.36:307.012:060.26:285:23Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:498.37:427.212:190.81:190.16:275:25Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:008.68:477.61:320.62:26-0.36:255:26Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:038.99:438.12:380.33:24-0.66:245:27Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:009.110:348.53:37-0.24:15-0.96:225:29Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:529.311:228.84:30-0.55:03-1.06:205:30Full Moon28Thu
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 6:58 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 5% 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 (5% 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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