Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 11:48 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:332.02:371.48:270.38:010.46:315:04Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:282.03:341.49:200.39:060.56:325:03Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:281.94:291.610:130.310:170.46:335:02Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:301.95:221.711:040.211:250.36:345:01Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:311.86:141.911:520.26:354:59Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:311.87:042.112:290.212:390.16:374:58Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:281.77:532.21:280.11:250.06:384:57New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:211.78:412.42:240.12:110.06:394:56New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:121.79:272.43:180.02:580.06:404:55New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:021.610:142.44:100.03:460.06:414:54Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:541.611:032.35:020.04:350.16:424:53Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:501.511:542.25:540.15:270.26:434:53Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:511.56:490.16:220.36:444:52First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:512.11:561.57:470.27:230.46:464:51First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:512.03:031.58:470.28:320.56:474:50First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:551.94:061.69:470.29:470.56:484:49First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:591.85:051.710:420.211:010.56:494:48Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:011.75:581.811:300.26:504:48Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:591.66:461.912:070.412:130.26:514:47Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:511.67:292.11:060.412:520.26:524:46Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:391.58:092.11:570.31:290.16:534:46Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:221.58:452.22:430.32:040.16:554:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:021.59:182.23:240.32:400.16:564:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:401.59:502.24:020.23:150.16:574:44Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:181.410:212.24:370.23:510.26:584:44Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:561.410:542.25:110.24:280.26:594:43Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:381.411:312.15:460.25:070.37:004:43Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:221.46:230.25:510.37:014:42Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:122.11:111.47:030.26:400.47:024:42Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:012.02:041.57:470.27:380.47:034:42Third Quarter30Fri
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 2:27 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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