Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 8:28 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 2:46 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:339.011:147.84:150.64:55-0.56:554:09New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:169.24:580.45:40-0.76:564:09New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:007.812:039.35:440.46:27-0.86:574:08Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:477.812:529.36:330.47:17-0.76:584:08Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:387.81:449.17:240.48:09-0.66:594:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:337.82:418.98:210.59:06-0.47:004:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:327.83:448.69:230.610:05-0.27:014:08First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:347.94:508.210:290.711:050.07:024:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:358.05:578.011:370.67:024:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:368.37:057.812:060.212:460.47:034:08Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:348.58:087.81:070.31:510.17:044:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:298.79:067.82:040.42:49-0.27:054:08Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:198.99:597.82:570.53:41-0.57:064:08Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:068.910:487.83:460.54:29-0.67:074:08Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:518.911:347.74:320.65:15-0.57:074:08Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:348.85:160.75:58-0.47:084:09Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:177.612:168.65:580.86:39-0.27:094:09Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:587.412:578.46:391.07:190.07:094:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:397.31:388.27:201.18:000.37:104:10Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:207.12:207.98:031.38:410.57:104:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:047.13:057.68:491.49:230.77:114:11Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:497.03:547.39:381.510:070.97:114:11Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:347.14:447.110:291.510:511.07:124:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:207.25:376.911:221.511:381.27:124:12Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:077.46:336.812:171.37:134:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:557.67:306.812:271.21:131.07:134:14Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:447.98:247.01:191.22:060.67:134:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:328.39:147.22:091.02:560.17:134:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:208.710:037.52:590.83:45-0.37:144:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:089.110:537.73:470.54:33-0.77:144:17New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:589.411:447.94:360.25:22-1.07:144:17New Moon31Sat
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 5:37 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 88% 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 (88% 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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