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 5h 06m 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 - Feb 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:201.45:562.111:130.17:125:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:291.46:572.212:470.312:150.17:115:24Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:341.57:542.21:470.21:140.17:105:25New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:341.58:462.22:420.22:110.27:095:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:281.69:342.23:320.13:050.27:085:28New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:161.610:192.24:170.13:560.27:075:29New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:021.711:032.14:590.14:460.27:065:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:451.711:472.05:370.15:360.37:055:31Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:291.76:140.16:260.37:045:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:321.81:131.86:500.27:180.47:035:33Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:181.71:591.87:270.28:130.57:025:35First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:061.62:471.98:070.29:130.57:015:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:561.53:361.98:510.210:160.56:595:37First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:501.44:261.99:390.311:190.56:585:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:461.35:182.010:310.36:575:39Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:451.36:102.012:160.511:24 AM0.36:565:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:431.37:002.11:080.412:170.36:545:42Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:361.47:482.11:540.41:090.36:535:43Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:241.48:342.12:350.31:590.26:525:44Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:061.59:172.13:130.22:480.26:515:45Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:461.610:002.13:490.23:370.16:495:46Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:251.810:422.04:230.24:260.16:485:47Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:061.911:261.94:590.15:160.16:475:48Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:502.05:370.16:070.26:455:49Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:121.812:392.06:180.17:010.26:445:50Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:021.71:322.17:030.17:590.36:425:52Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:561.62:302.17:540.19:030.46:415:53Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:551.53:302.08:510.110:120.46:395:54Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:591.54:332.09:530.211:220.46:385:55Waning Crescent29Fri
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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