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 3h 33m 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 - Dec 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:561.92:581.68:350.28:440.47:044:41Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:561.83:531.79:260.29:560.47:054:41Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:581.74:491.910:180.211:080.47:064:41Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:021.75:442.011:110.17:074:41Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:051.66:382.212:140.312:040.17:084:41Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:061.67:312.31:150.212:550.07:094:40New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:031.68:212.42:120.11:470.07:104:40New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:571.69:102.43:060.02:370.07:114:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:491.69:572.43:570.03:280.07:114:40Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:421.610:452.34:480.04:180.17:124:40Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:361.611:342.25:380.05:100.27:134:41Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:321.56:270.16:040.37:144:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:262.11:311.57:170.17:020.47:154:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:221.92:311.68:080.28:080.57:154:41First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:211.83:291.78:590.29:200.57:164:41First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:211.74:241.89:490.210:350.57:174:42First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:211.55:171.910:370.211:440.57:184:42Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:191.56:072.011:220.27:184:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:141.46:532.112:440.412:050.27:194:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:061.47:362.21:370.412:470.27:194:43Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:541.48:152.22:230.31:280.27:204:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:381.48:502.23:040.32:090.27:204:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:201.49:242.23:410.22:480.27:214:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:001.49:582.24:160.23:270.27:214:45Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:381.410:332.24:490.24:070.27:224:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:171.511:102.25:220.24:500.37:224:46Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:591.511:522.15:570.15:350.37:234:47Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:431.66:330.16:260.37:234:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:392.01:321.77:130.17:230.47:234:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:321.92:251.87:570.18:260.47:234:49Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:291.73:211.98:460.19:360.47:244:50Third Quarter31Mon
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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