Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 10:44 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:552.14:191.510:300.310:050.26:038:17Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:492.15:221.411:380.310:590.26:048:16Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:432.26:231.412:420.26:058:15Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:362.27:231.41:400.26:068:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:272.28:201.412:470.32:330.16:078:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:162.29:111.41:380.33:210.16:078:12New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:022.29:581.42:270.44:030.16:088:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:442.110:401.53:160.44:400.16:098:09New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:222.111:191.64:040.45:130.16:108:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:592.011:581.64:500.45:430.16:118:07Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:351.95:360.56:120.16:128:06Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:351.712:131.86:210.56:430.16:138:04Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:121.812:541.77:070.57:160.16:148:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:511.81:401.67:540.57:510.16:158:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:301.92:321.58:460.58:310.26:168:01First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:122.03:281.49:420.59:140.26:177:59First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:562.14:261.310:420.410:020.26:187:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:452.15:251.311:440.410:550.36:197:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:372.26:251.312:440.36:207:55Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:322.27:241.31:390.26:207:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:292.38:211.412:520.22:300.26:217:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:262.29:151.51:530.23:180.16:227:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:222.210:071.72:540.24:030.16:237:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:152.110:571.83:540.14:470.16:247:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:072.011:471.94:550.15:310.16:257:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:001.95:550.26:150.16:267:45Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:382.012:551.76:550.27:010.16:277:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:312.11:541.67:570.27:490.16:287:42Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:262.12:571.59:020.38:390.26:297:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:222.14:011.410:110.39:320.36:307:39Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:192.15:041.311:200.310:290.36:317:38Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:27 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 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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