Key Dates
Submission
Starts: October 26, 2026 @ 12:00 am ET
Ends: November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 pm ET
Public Voting
Starts: November 3, 2026 @ 12:00 am ET
Ends: November 10, 2026 @ 11:59 pm ET
What to Enter
- We’re looking for photos featuring high water! This could show flooding, flood impacts, flood safety, flood mitigation, flood proofing, erosion, local landmarks, buildings, bridges, culverts, piers, seawalls, roadways, beaches, people, wildlife, salt marsh, rivers, and estuarine environments.
- You may submit up to 4 photos.
- Eligible photos must be taken during the submission period or up to year before the submission period (since November 9, 2025).
- All photos must be taken along New Hampshire’s shoreline. This includes Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, and Stratham.
- If your photo includes recognizable people, you must obtain explicit permission from the people in the photo to submit. Entries for which appropriate consent has not been provided will be disqualified.
Where to take Photos
- Check out one of many places to take photos on the Picturing Rising Tides Map!
- You will see the most dramatic effects during high tide. See the tide times below to plan your outings.
- Keep in mind, all photos must be taken along New Hampshire’s shoreline.
- Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, and Stratham.
- BE SAFE. Do not put yourself or others in harm’s way to capture a photo. Be sure to check tide information and water conditions for the locations you are visiting. Avoid driving through flooded areas and respect all road closures. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
When is High Tide?
*All times are in Eastern Time and Heights are shown in feet.
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Date |
Hampton Harbor | Fort Point | ||||||
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Time |
Height |
Time | Height | Time | Height | Time | Height | |
| 10/26/26 | 11:39am | 9.9’ | 11:41am | 9.6’ | 12:58pm | 8.0’ | 1:11pm | 8.1’ |
| 10/27/26 |
12:22pm |
10.1’ |
12:26pm |
9.8’ |
1:41pm |
7.8’ |
1:54pm |
8.3’ |
| 10/28/26 |
1:09pm |
10.2’ |
1:13pm |
9.8’ |
2:28pm |
7.8’ |
2:39pm |
8.5’ |
| 10/29/26 |
1:58pm |
10.1’ |
2:05pm |
9.7’ |
3:17pm |
7.8’ |
3:29m |
8.4’ |
| 10/30/26 | 2:52pm | 9.8′ | 2:47pm | 10.28 | 4:11pm | 7.54′ | 4:24pm | 6.9′ |
| 10/31/26 | 3:53pm | 9.44′ | 3:47pm | 9.9′ | 5:12pm | 7.26′ | 5:24pm | 8.05′ |
| 11/1/26 | 4:00pm | 9.08′ | 3:53pm | 9.51′ | 5:19pm | 6.98′ | 5:28pm | 7.77′ |
| 11/2/26 | 5:10pm | 8.8′ | 5:03pm | 9.3′ | 6:29pm | 6.77′ | 6:36pm | 7.52′ |
Voting and Public Display
- Public voting for the most impactful photos will be open from November 3-10, 2026.
- Vote for one or more photos.
- The top 10 entries based on votes will be displayed at local events, libraries, and community spaces.
- The photographers of the top 10 photos will be notified no later than Friday, November 20, 2026.
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