Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 11:52 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 5:49 am (7.6 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 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:068.52:209.08:04-0.18:34-0.56:416:23Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:528.43:079.08:490.19:24-0.46:426:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:438.23:598.99:400.310:19-0.26:436:20Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:418.04:588.710:370.511:20-0.16:446:18Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:447.86:038.611:390.66:456:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:507.87:118.612:240.012:450.66:466:15Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:578.08:198.71:310.01:540.46:476:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:008.39:238.92:36-0.23:000.16:496:11Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:568.710:209.03:35-0.43:59-0.36:506:09Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:489.011:129.14:28-0.54:52-0.66:516:08New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:369.25:17-0.65:42-0.86:526:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:029.112:219.36:03-0.56:30-0.86:536:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:508.91:059.26:47-0.37:15-0.76:556:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:358.61:479.07:300.08:00-0.46:566:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:208.32:298.78:120.48:44-0.16:575:59Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:057.93:138.38:560.89:300.36:585:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:537.54:018.09:421.110:190.66:595:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:447.24:537.710:321.411:120.97:015:55First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:387.05:487.511:261.67:025:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:337.06:447.412:061.112:231.77:035:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:287.07:427.41:021.21:211.67:045:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:217.38:367.61:561.12:181.47:055:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:097.69:267.82:460.93:081.07:075:47Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:527.910:118.03:300.73:530.67:085:45Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:318.310:538.34:110.44:350.27:095:44Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:108.711:358.54:500.25:16-0.37:105:42Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:489.15:300.05:58-0.67:125:41Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:178.612:299.36:11-0.26:42-0.87:135:40Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:018.71:129.56:54-0.27:27-1.07:145:38Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:478.61:589.57:40-0.28:16-0.97:155:37Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:368.52:489.48:30-0.19:08-0.87:175:35Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:50 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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