Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 10:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 5:06 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Jan 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:521.48:052.22:140.31:230.27:244:51Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:381.48:462.32:570.22:070.27:244:51Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:211.49:262.33:370.22:510.17:244:52Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:021.510:072.34:150.23:370.17:244:53Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:441.510:492.24:520.14:250.17:244:54Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:281.611:352.15:300.15:160.27:244:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:171.76:090.16:110.27:244:56Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:242.01:111.86:520.17:100.37:244:57Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:181.82:081.97:380.18:150.47:244:58Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:161.73:082.08:300.19:270.47:244:59Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:181.64:082.09:260.110:400.47:245:00Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:231.55:092.110:250.111:510.47:235:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:301.56:082.111:240.17:235:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:371.57:052.212:550.312:220.17:235:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:391.57:572.21:540.21:160.27:225:04New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:351.58:452.32:470.12:080.27:225:05New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:261.59:282.23:350.12:570.27:225:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:121.510:102.24:190.13:440.27:215:07New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:551.610:492.14:580.14:300.37:215:08Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:371.611:292.05:340.15:160.37:205:09Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:201.66:090.16:020.47:205:10Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:101.91:031.76:430.16:510.57:195:12Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:531.81:481.77:180.27:430.57:195:13First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:401.72:341.87:560.28:400.67:185:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:301.63:221.88:390.29:430.67:175:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:231.54:101.99:250.210:470.67:175:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:211.45:002.010:150.211:490.57:165:17Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:201.35:512.011:060.27:155:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:201.36:422.112:460.411:58 AM0.27:145:20Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:161.37:322.21:370.412:490.27:135:21Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:071.48:202.22:240.31:410.27:135:22Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8573704)

Common Questions About Betterton, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Betterton, MD today?

Slack tide in Betterton, MD is approximately 7:41 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 Betterton, MD?

Betterton, MD is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Betterton, MD 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 Betterton, MD?

Tide predictions for Betterton, MD 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 Betterton, MD?

Tide data for Betterton, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8573704. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8573704.

What is the moon phase in Betterton, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Betterton, MD is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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