Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:46 AM−0.1 ft
- High11:41 AM9.4 ft
- Low6:13 PM−0.4 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High12:08 AM9.0 ft
- Low6:27 AM0.1 ft
- High12:21 PM9.4 ft
- Low6:56 PM−0.4 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5:46 AM | −0.1 ft |
| High | 11:41 AM | 9.4 ft |
| Low | 6:13 PM | −0.4 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 11:41 AM high. Second window 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling4:00 to 7:00 PM
A minus tide, −0.4 ft at 6:13 PM. Rare ground is uncovered, go early. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 7:10 PM.
- Surfing8:00 to 9:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 6:56 PM low.
- Tidepools & shelling6:00 to 8:00 AM
The 0.1 ft low at 6:27 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 7:25 AM.
- Surfing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySat 10 | L5:46a−0.1 | H11:41a9.4 | L6:13p−0.4 | 9.8 spring tide | |
| SunOct 11 | H12:08a9.0 | L6:27a0.1 | H12:21p9.4 | L6:56p−0.4 | 9.9 spring tide |
| MonOct 12 | H12:52a8.8 | L7:07a0.4 | H1:00p9.3 | L7:38p−0.3 | 9.6 spring tide |
| TueOct 13 | H1:34a8.5 | L7:46a0.7 | H1:38p9.1 | L8:19p0.0 | 9.1 |
| WedOct 14 | H2:15a8.1 | L8:25a1.1 | H2:17p8.8 | L9:01p0.3 | 8.5 |
| ThuOct 15 | H2:58a7.7 | L9:06a1.4 | H2:59p8.5 | L9:45p0.7 | 7.8 |
| FriOct 16 | H3:45a7.4 | L9:51a1.7 | H3:46p8.1 | L10:35p1.0 | 7.1 |
Spring tides Saturday to Monday. Lows drop to −0.4 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8429489.
Nearby stations
Currents
Merrimack River entrance
- Slack12:05 AM
- Max ebb2:28 AM 1.5 kn
- Slack6:28 AM
- Max flood9:43 AM 2.5 kn
- Slack12:30 PM
- Max ebb2:57 PM 1.6 kn
- Slack6:59 PM
- Max flood10:12 PM 2.4 kn
Current predictions for Merrimack River entrance, 5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Portland,casco Bay
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 42.895° N, 70.817° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8429489
About the tides at Hampton Harbor
Hampton Harbor has a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows of similar height each day, about 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. The pattern follows the reference station at Portland,casco Bay. The range is large, about 8.1 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak tomorrow, with a range of 9.9 ft. Neap tides follow on October 18, when the range shrinks to 5.6 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 10.5 ft on December 25, and the lowest is −1.7 ft on January 23.
Hampton Harbor is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Portland,casco Bay: highs come about 14 min and lows about 32 min later than there. The nearest other station is Plum Island, 5 mi away, where high tide comes about 6 min later. For tidal currents, see Merrimack River entrance.
Predictions are based on Portland,casco Bay.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.