Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 3:41 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 am (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Oct 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:427.18:567.92:220.72:361.46:406:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:357.39:488.03:190.73:311.26:416:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:217.510:348.14:060.64:181.06:426:21Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:017.811:158.14:470.55:000.76:446:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:388.011:538.15:230.45:380.66:456:17New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:128.15:560.56:130.46:466:15New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:308.112:438.26:270.56:470.36:476:14New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:058.01:148.36:580.67:210.36:486:12New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:397.81:458.37:300.87:560.36:496:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:147.62:188.28:041.08:340.46:506:08Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:527.42:568.18:421.19:160.56:526:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:357.23:408.19:251.310:050.66:536:05First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:257.04:328.010:151.411:000.76:546:03First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:226.95:328.011:121.56:556:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:247.06:378.112:000.712:141.46:566:00First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:297.27:448.31:030.51:201.16:585:58Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:327.78:508.62:070.22:270.66:595:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:298.39:499.03:06-0.23:290.07:005:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:209.010:449.34:00-0.54:25-0.67:015:54Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:109.511:389.44:50-0.85:18-1.17:025:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:589.85:39-0.96:10-1.47:045:51Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:309.312:469.96:27-0.87:01-1.57:055:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:229.11:359.87:16-0.57:52-1.37:065:47Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:148.72:249.58:05-0.18:45-0.97:075:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:078.33:169.08:560.49:40-0.47:095:44Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:047.84:138.59:520.910:390.17:105:43Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:057.45:158.110:521.311:420.57:115:42Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:077.16:187.711:561.67:125:40Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:087.17:217.612:440.81:011.67:145:39Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:067.28:217.51:450.92:041.57:155:37Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:597.49:147.62:400.93:011.37:165:36Waning Crescent31Fri
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 6:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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