Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 3:46 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 02m at 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 - Jan 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:228.210:047.13:001.23:450.27:144:18Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:048.510:477.33:431.04:28-0.17:144:19New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:478.811:307.54:260.85:10-0.47:144:20New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:319.05:100.55:53-0.77:144:21New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:137.712:169.25:560.36:37-0.87:144:22Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:577.91:029.26:430.17:22-0.97:144:23Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:438.01:519.17:330.18:10-0.87:144:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:328.22:448.88:260.19:00-0.67:134:25Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:258.33:428.49:240.19:53-0.47:134:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:208.44:448.010:260.110:490.07:134:27First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:178.45:497.711:300.111:480.37:134:28First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:178.56:577.512:370.17:124:29Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:198.68:047.412:500.51:44-0.17:124:30Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:198.79:057.41:540.62:46-0.37:114:32Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:158.810:007.52:520.63:41-0.57:114:33Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:088.810:517.63:460.64:33-0.67:104:34Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:578.911:387.64:360.55:20-0.67:104:35Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:438.85:230.56:04-0.57:094:36Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:227.612:268.66:070.56:45-0.37:094:38Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:027.61:078.46:490.67:23-0.17:084:39Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:417.51:478.17:300.78:010.27:074:40Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:217.42:287.78:130.98:390.57:074:41Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:017.43:137.38:571.19:190.87:064:43Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:437.34:017.09:451.210:011.17:054:44Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:277.24:526.610:361.310:471.47:044:45Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:147.25:486.411:301.311:371.67:034:47Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:057.26:496.312:281.27:024:48Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:007.47:496.412:321.71:281.07:014:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:567.78:446.61:291.62:240.77:014:51Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:488.19:337.02:241.33:140.27:004:52Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:378.510:207.33:140.94:01-0.26:594:53New 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 12:52 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 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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