Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 11:48 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 4:26 am (2.1 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 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:192.19:591.42:440.34:100.25:398:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:582.110:411.43:250.34:520.25:388:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:342.111:221.44:060.35:290.25:388:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:092.14:460.46:040.25:388:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:021.511:45 AM2.15:280.46:380.25:378:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:441.512:222.06:100.47:130.25:378:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:261.51:032.06:540.47:490.15:378:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:101.61:501.97:420.48:280.15:378:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:541.62:411.98:340.49:090.25:368:29First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:381.73:351.89:310.49:530.25:368:30First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:231.94:321.710:320.310:400.25:368:30First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:092.05:311.611:360.311:290.25:368:31Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:592.16:321.512:380.25:368:31Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:512.27:331.512:210.21:390.15:368:32Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:452.38:341.51:140.22:380.15:368:32Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:392.39:331.52:080.23:350.05:368:32Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:332.310:301.53:040.24:290.05:368:33Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:262.311:261.64:010.25:230.05:368:33Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:192.24:580.26:140.05:368:33Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:221.612:132.15:570.37:050.05:378:34Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:201.61:102.06:560.37:550.15:378:34Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:171.72:091.97:570.48:440.15:378:34Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:121.83:091.89:020.49:330.25:378:34Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:051.84:081.710:090.410:200.25:388:34Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:551.95:061.511:160.411:070.35:388:34Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:432.06:031.512:200.35:388:35Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:302.16:581.41:190.35:398:35Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:172.17:521.312:360.32:120.25:398:35Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:022.28:421.31:200.33:010.25:398:35Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:452.29:291.42:040.33:450.25:408:35New Moon30Mon
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 8:07 am — 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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