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 53m 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 - Dec 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:168.43:328.99:110.19:50-0.66:554:09Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:198.44:388.610:160.310:52-0.36:564:08Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:228.35:458.311:240.411:550.06:574:08Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:258.46:528.112:320.36:584:08Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:258.57:568.012:580.11:380.16:594:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:218.78:538.01:570.22:37-0.17:004:08Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:118.89:448.02:500.33:28-0.37:014:08Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:578.810:328.03:380.34:15-0.47:024:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:408.811:167.94:220.44:59-0.47:034:08New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:218.811:577.85:030.55:39-0.37:034:08New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:598.65:420.66:17-0.27:044:08New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:367.712:378.56:200.76:54-0.17:054:08Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:147.61:148.36:580.97:300.17:064:08Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:537.51:538.17:371.08:090.37:074:08Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:337.42:347.88:191.28:500.57:074:08Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:167.33:207.69:051.39:330.67:084:09First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:017.34:097.49:541.310:190.77:094:09First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:477.35:017.310:451.311:070.87:094:09First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:367.55:567.211:401.111:580.87:104:10First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:277.86:537.312:370.87:104:10Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:198.27:517.512:510.71:340.47:114:11Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:108.68:457.81:450.42:28-0.17:114:11Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:009.19:388.22:380.13:20-0.77:124:12Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:509.610:298.53:29-0.24:10-1.27:124:12Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:419.911:218.74:20-0.55:01-1.57:134:13Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:3310.15:12-0.75:52-1.77:134:14Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:138.912:2610.16:05-0.86:44-1.77:134:14Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:069.01:199.96:59-0.87:37-1.57:134:15Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:008.92:169.57:55-0.68:31-1.27:144:16Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:578.83:169.08:55-0.39:29-0.87:144:17Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:578.64:198.59:58-0.110:31-0.47:144:18Third 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 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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