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 3h 18m 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 - Apr 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:402.09:171.92:290.23:010.05:496:27Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:292.110:081.93:160.23:570.05:486:28Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:192.210:591.84:040.14:510.05:466:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:092.211:501.84:510.15:450.05:446:30Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:012.25:400.16:390.15:436:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:441.712:562.16:310.27:350.25:416:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:411.61:532.07:250.28:350.25:406:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:401.62:532.08:220.39:370.35:386:33Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:401.63:531.99:240.310:390.35:376:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:391.64:551.910:290.311:370.35:356:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:371.65:561.811:330.35:346:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:331.76:531.812:280.312:340.35:326:37Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:241.77:451.71:130.31:310.35:316:38Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:101.88:311.71:540.32:230.35:296:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:511.99:131.72:310.33:110.25:286:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:281.99:511.63:070.33:540.25:266:41New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:032.010:291.63:410.34:330.25:256:42New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:362.011:061.64:160.25:100.25:236:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:102.011:461.64:520.25:460.25:226:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:462.05:290.36:240.25:206:45Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:281.612:252.06:090.37:040.25:196:46Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:121.51:102.06:520.37:480.35:186:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:591.52:002.07:400.38:360.35:166:48First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:481.62:541.98:340.39:270.35:156:49First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:391.63:521.99:350.310:200.35:136:50First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:321.74:541.810:390.211:140.35:126:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:261.85:571.811:450.25:116:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:221.97:001.712:060.312:490.15:106:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:172.19:001.712:590.32:500.06:087:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:112.19:571.72:510.23:480.06:077:55Full Moon30Mon
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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