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 4h 38m 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 - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:202.25:010.36:150.05:398:24Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:231.612:112.15:550.37:060.05:388:24Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:171.61:042.16:490.47:550.15:388:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:121.61:591.97:450.48:430.15:388:26Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:051.72:551.88:430.49:300.25:378:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:561.73:511.79:460.410:160.25:378:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:441.84:471.610:510.411:010.35:378:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:321.95:421.511:540.411:440.35:378:28Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:182.06:361.412:540.45:368:29Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:042.07:301.412:270.31:480.35:368:29Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:492.18:211.41:100.32:380.35:368:30Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:312.19:111.41:530.33:240.35:368:30New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:122.19:571.42:360.34:070.25:368:31New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:502.110:411.43:190.34:460.25:368:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:282.111:231.44:020.45:240.25:368:32New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:062.14:460.46:010.15:368:32Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:051.511:47 AM2.15:320.46:370.15:368:33Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:471.512:312.06:210.47:150.15:368:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:311.61:211.97:130.37:550.15:368:33Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:181.72:141.88:090.38:370.15:368:33First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:071.93:111.79:090.39:230.15:378:34First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:572.04:101.710:140.310:130.15:378:34First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:492.15:101.611:190.311:070.15:378:34Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:422.26:121.512:240.25:378:34Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:372.27:161.512:020.11:260.25:388:34Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:322.38:191.512:590.22:240.15:388:35Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:262.39:201.51:550.23:210.05:388:35Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:192.310:181.62:510.24:150.05:398:35Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:102.211:121.63:460.35:060.05:398:35Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:592.24:400.35:550.05:408:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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