Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 3:46 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 9:59 am (7.7 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:447.55:028.510:400.711:260.36:077:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:447.36:038.511:380.86:087:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:507.27:108.612:300.412:420.96:097:15Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:007.38:208.71:390.31:510.86:107:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:077.79:259.02:460.02:590.46:117:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:068.110:249.33:47-0.34:000.06:127:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:008.611:199.44:41-0.64:57-0.46:137:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:509.05:31-0.85:50-0.76:147:06New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:119.412:389.26:19-0.86:41-0.86:157:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:019.31:239.27:04-0.67:30-0.76:167:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:508.92:089.17:49-0.38:18-0.56:177:01Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:378.52:528.88:330.19:07-0.16:186:59Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:268.03:408.59:190.69:580.36:206:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:197.54:318.110:091.110:530.76:216:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:147.15:267.811:021.511:501.06:226:54First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:126.86:247.511:581.76:236:52First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:116.77:247.512:511.212:581.86:246:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:106.78:227.61:521.31:591.86:256:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:036.99:157.72:471.12:551.56:266:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:507.210:017.93:340.93:431.26:276:45Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:317.610:438.14:150.74:250.96:286:43Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:087.911:228.34:510.55:050.56:296:41Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:438.25:250.35:420.26:316:39Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:018.412:178.55:590.26:21-0.16:326:38Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:398.412:528.76:350.17:00-0.36:336:36Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:188.31:298.97:130.17:42-0.46:346:34Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:598.22:099.07:530.28:26-0.36:356:32Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:448.02:558.98:380.49:16-0.26:366:30Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:347.83:478.89:270.610:110.06:376:29Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:317.54:478.610:240.811:130.26:386:27Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:52 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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