Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 9:09 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 3:22 pm (7.5 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:077.68:467.11:451.62:260.75:236:09Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:567.99:287.72:371.13:090.45:226:10Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:428.310:088.23:220.53:490.05:206:11Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:258.611:468.75:060.05:28-0.36:187:13Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:098.85:50-0.56:09-0.56:167:14Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:269.212:548.96:34-0.96:50-0.56:157:15Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:079.41:398.87:20-1.27:34-0.56:137:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:519.62:288.68:08-1.28:21-0.26:117:17Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:389.53:208.28:59-1.09:120.16:097:18Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:309.24:197.89:55-0.710:090.56:087:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:308.85:247.510:57-0.311:130.96:067:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:378.46:347.312:050.16:047:22Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:498.27:457.312:231.11:160.36:037:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:018.18:517.61:371.12:260.36:017:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:088.29:487.92:480.93:260.15:597:25Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:068.310:378.23:480.54:170.15:587:27Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:578.311:218.54:410.25:030.05:567:28New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:448.35:27-0.15:440.15:557:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:018.612:278.26:10-0.26:220.35:537:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:388.71:088.06:50-0.36:580.55:517:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:138.61:467.87:28-0.27:330.85:507:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:488.42:247.58:050.08:081.15:487:34Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:238.23:047.38:430.28:461.45:477:35Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:018.03:477.09:240.59:281.65:457:36Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:447.74:346.810:090.810:151.85:447:37Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:337.55:266.610:581.011:062.05:427:38First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:267.46:206.611:511.15:417:39First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:237.37:156.712:022.012:451.15:397:40First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:217.48:087.11:011.81:401.05:387:42First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:207.68:587.62:001.52:330.75:377:43Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 6:15 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 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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