Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 48m at 12:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:47 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:147.34:277.110:121.310:320.97:144:18Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:007.45:207.011:041.211:211.07:144:19Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:507.56:176.912:001.17:144:20Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:427.87:167.012:141.012:580.87:144:21Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:358.18:137.31:090.81:540.47:144:22Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:278.69:067.62:030.62:47-0.27:144:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:189.09:578.02:550.23:38-0.77:144:24New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:089.510:478.43:46-0.24:28-1.27:144:25New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:589.811:388.74:37-0.55:17-1.57:134:26New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:5010.05:29-0.86:07-1.77:134:27New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:288.912:4110.06:21-0.96:57-1.77:134:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:199.01:349.77:14-0.97:49-1.57:124:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:129.02:309.38:10-0.78:42-1.27:124:31Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:088.93:308.89:10-0.59:39-0.77:114:32First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:078.74:338.310:13-0.210:38-0.37:114:33First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:078.65:387.911:180.011:390.27:104:34First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:098.46:457.612:260.17:104:36Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:118.37:507.412:430.51:320.17:094:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:108.48:497.51:460.62:330.07:094:38Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:048.49:417.52:420.63:25-0.17:084:39Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:528.510:277.63:320.64:12-0.27:074:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:368.511:107.74:170.54:54-0.37:074:42Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:168.511:497.74:580.55:32-0.37:064:43Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:548.55:370.56:08-0.27:054:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:257.712:308.46:130.56:41-0.17:044:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:597.71:058.26:480.57:140.07:034:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:337.71:418.07:250.67:480.27:024:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:087.72:187.88:030.78:240.37:014:50Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:457.62:597.58:450.89:040.57:004:51Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:267.63:457.29:300.89:480.76:594:52Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:117.64:367.010:210.910:360.86:584:54Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Portsmouth, NH in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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