Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 9:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 4:10 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Dec 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:501.59:542.34:060.13:210.27:054:41Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:321.410:302.34:490.13:590.27:064:41Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:131.411:072.25:290.14:380.37:064:41Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:561.411:452.16:070.25:180.37:074:41Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:431.46:450.26:020.47:084:41Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:262.01:331.47:240.26:510.57:094:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:111.92:261.48:050.27:460.67:104:40Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:011.83:171.58:480.28:490.67:114:40Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:551.84:071.69:340.29:570.67:124:40Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:521.74:541.810:200.211:040.57:134:41Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:521.65:411.911:050.27:144:41Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:511.56:262.012:060.411:50 AM0.27:144:41Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:481.57:112.21:030.312:340.27:154:41Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:421.47:562.31:560.21:180.17:164:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:311.48:412.42:460.22:030.17:174:41New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:181.49:272.43:340.12:500.17:174:42New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:051.410:142.44:210.13:400.17:184:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:541.511:022.35:070.14:320.17:184:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:471.511:542.25:530.15:280.27:194:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:471.66:410.16:290.37:204:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:502.01:501.67:310.27:350.47:204:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:511.92:551.78:250.28:490.47:214:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:561.73:581.89:210.210:080.57:214:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:011.64:581.910:170.211:230.47:224:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:071.55:552.011:120.27:224:46Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:111.56:472.112:300.312:030.27:224:46Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:101.57:352.21:290.312:500.27:234:47Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:031.48:192.32:220.21:340.27:234:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:501.48:582.33:100.22:170.27:234:48Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:331.49:352.33:530.12:580.27:244:49Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:131.410:072.34:320.13:380.27:244:50Full Moon31Thu
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 6:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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