Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 9:09 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:23 am (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:327.65:487.811:291.06:544:09First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:317.76:527.612:050.512:361.06:554:09Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:277.87:527.51:030.71:380.86:564:08Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:188.08:457.41:560.82:320.66:574:08Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:028.19:327.42:430.93:190.46:584:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:438.210:167.43:250.94:020.26:594:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:218.310:577.44:041.04:410.17:004:08Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:578.311:367.34:401.15:180.17:014:08Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:338.35:161.15:540.17:024:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:137.312:088.35:511.26:290.27:034:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:507.212:448.26:281.27:050.27:044:08Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:277.11:228.17:051.37:440.37:054:08Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:067.02:028.07:471.48:250.47:054:08Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:487.02:487.98:321.49:100.47:064:08Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:347.13:397.89:231.39:580.47:074:08Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:247.34:347.710:181.210:490.47:084:09Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:157.65:337.711:170.911:420.47:084:09Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:098.06:357.712:180.57:094:09Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:048.57:377.912:380.31:200.07:104:10Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:599.08:388.11:350.12:20-0.57:104:10Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:539.59:358.32:31-0.13:16-1.07:114:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:469.810:308.53:25-0.34:10-1.47:114:11New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:4010.011:258.54:19-0.45:04-1.67:124:11New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:3410.05:12-0.45:57-1.67:124:12New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:198.512:279.96:06-0.36:50-1.47:124:13Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:128.41:219.57:00-0.27:43-1.17:134:13Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:068.22:169.17:550.18:37-0.67:134:14Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:018.03:138.58:530.49:32-0.27:134:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:587.84:138.09:540.710:270.37:144:15First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:547.75:137.510:560.911:220.77:144:16First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:497.66:147.111:591.07:144:17First 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 12:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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