Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portsmouth, NH.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 2:37 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8423745
Common Questions About Tides

Portsmouth, NH Tides - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:497.411:528.75:320.35:300.95:348:04New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:287.76:100.06:110.75:358:02New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:328.81:068.06:47-0.26:530.45:368:01New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:128.91:448.37:24-0.47:370.15:378:00Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:548.92:238.68:03-0.48:220.05:387:59Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:388.83:058.88:45-0.49:10-0.15:407:57Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:258.53:518.99:30-0.210:02-0.15:417:56First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:188.24:438.910:190.010:590.05:427:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:167.85:398.811:140.35:437:53First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:197.56:418.812:000.112:120.65:447:52First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:277.47:478.71:070.21:170.85:457:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:377.48:548.82:170.12:250.85:467:49Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:427.59:579.03:23-0.13:310.65:477:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:407.810:539.24:22-0.34:290.45:487:46Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:328.111:459.25:14-0.55:230.25:497:45Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:218.36:03-0.56:140.05:507:43Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:349.11:068.46:47-0.57:010.05:517:42Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:208.91:478.57:29-0.37:460.15:537:40Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:038.62:278.48:080.08:300.35:547:38Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:468.23:078.28:470.49:140.55:557:37Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:307.73:488.09:270.810:000.85:567:35Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:177.34:337.810:101.210:491.05:577:34Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:076.95:227.610:561.511:421.25:587:32Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:016.66:157.511:461.75:597:30Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:596.57:117.412:391.412:411.96:007:29Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:596.48:107.51:401.41:401.96:017:27Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:566.69:057.82:391.22:381.76:027:25Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:466.99:548.13:300.93:301.46:037:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:307.310:388.54:140.54:161.06:057:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:117.711:218.84:540.25:000.56:067:20New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:518.25:33-0.25:440.16:077:19New Moon31Mon
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 5:33 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 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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