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 2h 03m 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 - Feb 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:541.59:072.23:060.22:320.17:125:23Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:381.69:522.23:460.23:240.17:115:24Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:221.710:372.14:240.14:170.17:105:26Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:071.811:242.05:030.15:100.17:095:27Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:561.95:440.16:050.17:085:28Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:131.912:482.06:270.17:020.27:075:29Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:061.81:442.07:140.18:030.37:065:30Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:021.72:432.08:050.19:110.47:055:31Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:031.63:442.09:010.110:220.47:045:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:071.54:452.010:020.211:330.47:035:34Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:141.45:472.111:030.27:015:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:211.46:472.112:390.312:040.27:005:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:241.57:422.11:370.31:010.26:595:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:201.58:312.12:290.21:550.26:585:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:091.69:152.13:140.22:460.26:575:40New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:521.69:552.13:540.13:340.36:555:41New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:311.710:322.04:290.14:190.36:545:42New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:091.711:091.95:010.15:030.36:535:43Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:461.811:461.85:320.15:450.46:525:44Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:241.86:030.16:280.46:505:45Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:261.71:031.86:370.17:130.46:495:46Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:091.61:451.97:140.18:010.56:485:47First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:561.62:301.97:550.28:540.56:465:49First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:471.53:171.98:400.29:540.56:455:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:411.44:082.09:300.210:560.56:435:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:381.45:032.010:250.311:560.46:425:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:371.46:012.011:220.26:415:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:361.46:592.112:510.412:210.26:395:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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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