Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:06 AM0.2 ft
- High9:29 AM3.3 ft
- Low3:56 PM0.2 ft
- High9:47 PM2.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:41 AM0.2 ft
- High10:08 AM3.2 ft
- Low4:31 PM0.3 ft
- High10:27 PM2.5 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 3:06 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 9:29 AM | 3.3 ft |
| Low | 3:56 PM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 9:47 PM | 2.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 9:29 AM high. Second window 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling3:00 to 5:00 PM
The 0.2 ft low at 3:56 PM falls in full daylight.
- SurfingNext: Wed 6:00 to 8:00 AMEarlier today: 6:00 to 7:00 AM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 7:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 1:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 10:27 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling4:00 to 5:00 PM
The 0.3 ft low at 4:31 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Mid tide from 6:00 to 8:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 2:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 2:00 PM.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | L3:06a0.2 | H9:29a3.3 | L3:56p0.2 | H9:47p2.6 | 3.1 |
| WedNov 11 | L3:41a0.2 | H10:08a3.2 | L4:31p0.3 | H10:27p2.5 | 2.9 |
| ThuNov 12 | L4:15a0.3 | H10:46a3.1 | L5:07p0.4 | H11:07p2.5 | 2.8 |
| FriNov 13 | L4:50a0.4 | H11:26a3.0 | L5:47p0.5 | H11:48p2.4 | 2.6 |
| SatNov 14 | L5:30a0.5 | H12:07p2.9 | L6:34p0.6 | 2.4 | |
| SunNov 15 | H12:31a2.3 | L6:19a0.6 | H12:50p2.8 | L7:25p0.6 | 2.2 |
| MonNov 16 | H1:17a2.3 | L7:20a0.7 | H1:36p2.7 | L8:16p0.6 | 2.1 |
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8638660.
Nearby stations
Currents
Berkley, Southern Branch
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Current predictions for Berkley, Southern Branch, 0.8 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 36.822° N, 76.293° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−5
- Station ID
- NOAA 8638660
About the tides at Portsmouth
Portsmouth has a mixed tide. The two daily highs, and especially the two lows, can differ a lot in height. On a typical day the water moves about 2.8 ft between high and low. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 3.1 ft. Looking a year ahead, predictions peak at 3.8 ft on September 30 and bottom out at −0.7 ft on January 23.
Predictions for Portsmouth come from this station's own tide records. There is no live sensor, so the table shows forecast only. NOAA measured the tide here from 1910 to 1993 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Norfolk, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 20 min later. For tidal currents, see Berkley, Southern Branch.
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.