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 4h 33m 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 - Dec 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:561.56:452.012:170.512:050.27:044:41Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:491.57:252.11:110.412:430.27:054:41Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:391.48:022.22:000.31:210.27:064:41New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:251.48:382.32:450.31:590.27:074:41New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:081.49:152.33:270.22:370.17:084:41New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:491.49:522.44:090.23:160.17:094:40New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:301.310:332.34:490.23:590.17:104:40Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:131.411:172.35:300.24:450.27:114:40Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:021.46:130.25:370.27:124:40Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:062.212:581.46:570.26:360.37:134:40First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:012.02:001.57:450.27:430.47:134:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:021.93:041.78:370.28:580.47:144:41First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:061.74:071.89:330.210:170.47:154:41First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:121.65:072.010:290.211:320.47:164:41Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:191.66:052.111:250.17:164:41Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:231.56:582.212:380.312:180.17:174:42Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:241.57:482.31:370.21:080.17:184:42Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:191.58:332.32:320.11:550.17:184:42Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:101.59:162.33:230.12:400.17:194:43Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:581.59:562.34:110.03:240.27:204:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:431.410:362.34:560.04:060.27:204:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:281.411:162.25:380.14:490.37:214:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:141.46:180.15:340.47:214:45Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:021.46:560.26:230.57:214:45Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:422.01:511.57:340.27:170.67:224:46Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:291.82:421.68:130.28:170.67:224:46Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:201.73:321.78:540.29:240.67:234:47Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:131.64:201.89:370.210:330.67:234:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:101.55:071.910:220.211:380.67:234:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:091.45:542.011:080.27:234:49Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:081.46:392.112:370.511:53 AM0.27:244:50Waning Crescent31Fri
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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