Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 11:52 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:17 pm (8.4 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:098.25:530.46:100.36:406:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:278.212:428.36:250.46:450.26:416:22New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:038.11:158.36:570.57:190.26:426:21New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:388.01:478.37:300.67:540.26:446:19Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:137.82:218.38:050.78:320.36:456:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:507.72:598.28:440.89:140.46:466:15Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:327.53:428.29:270.910:010.56:476:14Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:217.44:338.110:151.010:540.56:486:12First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:157.35:298.111:101.111:510.56:496:10First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:147.46:318.212:101.06:506:08First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:167.77:368.412:510.31:130.76:526:07Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:188.18:408.81:540.12:180.36:536:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:178.69:409.12:54-0.33:19-0.36:546:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:119.210:379.43:50-0.74:16-0.86:556:02Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:029.611:319.64:42-1.05:10-1.36:566:00Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:5310.05:33-1.16:03-1.56:585:58Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:249.612:4310.16:23-1.16:55-1.66:595:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:179.41:339.97:13-0.97:47-1.47:005:55Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:099.12:249.68:04-0.58:40-1.07:015:54Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:028.73:179.28:560.09:35-0.67:025:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:598.24:138.79:510.510:33-0.17:045:50Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:597.85:138.310:510.911:340.37:055:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:597.66:157.911:531.27:065:47Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:597.47:167.712:350.612:561.37:075:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:577.48:157.61:350.81:591.37:095:44Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:507.68:097.71:310.81:551.16:104:43Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:377.88:577.82:200.82:440.86:114:42Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:198.09:417.93:030.73:270.66:124:40Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:588.210:218.03:410.64:050.36:144:39New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:348.410:598.04:160.64:420.26:154:37New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:088.511:368.04:500.55:170.06:164:36New Moon31Fri
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 3:04 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 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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