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 4h 20m 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 - Jan 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:301.64:192.09:410.110:490.47:244:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:341.55:172.110:370.111:590.37:244:51Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:401.56:162.211:350.17:244:52Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:451.57:132.31:030.312:320.17:244:53Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:481.58:072.32:010.21:270.17:244:54New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:461.58:572.32:560.12:210.17:244:55New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:401.59:452.33:480.03:140.17:244:56New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:311.610:322.34:370.04:050.27:244:56Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:221.611:192.25:230.04:570.27:244:57Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:131.66:070.05:490.37:244:58Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:072.11:041.66:500.16:440.47:244:59Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:571.91:551.77:320.27:430.57:235:00First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:501.82:471.78:140.28:480.57:235:01First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:441.63:391.88:580.29:580.67:235:02First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:391.54:301.99:440.211:070.57:235:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:351.45:212.010:310.27:225:05Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:321.36:102.012:100.511:19 AM0.27:225:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:281.36:572.11:040.412:070.27:215:07Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:221.37:412.21:520.412:530.27:215:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:111.48:212.22:350.31:390.27:205:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:561.49:002.23:140.22:230.27:205:10Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:371.49:372.23:500.23:060.27:195:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:161.510:152.24:230.23:510.27:195:12Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:541.610:552.14:560.14:360.27:185:14Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:331.711:382.05:300.15:240.27:175:15Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:171.86:060.16:150.37:175:16Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:241.91:041.96:440.17:100.37:165:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:141.81:571.97:280.18:110.47:155:18Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:091.72:532.08:170.19:190.47:145:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:081.63:522.19:110.110:300.47:145:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:121.54:542.110:110.111:410.47:135:22Waning Crescent31Thu
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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