Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 8:40 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 3:14 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Aug 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:372.210:351.43:040.44:390.26:038:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:192.111:141.53:530.45:130.16:048:15Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:012.111:531.64:430.45:450.16:058:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:442.05:350.36:180.16:068:13Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:321.712:311.86:290.36:520.16:078:12Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:151.91:211.77:250.37:300.16:088:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:022.02:161.68:240.38:120.16:098:10Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:522.13:141.49:270.39:000.16:108:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:462.24:141.410:330.39:540.26:118:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:412.25:171.311:390.310:530.26:128:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:382.26:221.312:430.36:138:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:362.27:281.41:420.26:148:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:332.28:321.412:560.32:380.16:148:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:292.29:311.51:560.33:290.16:158:01New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:222.210:241.62:550.34:170.06:168:00New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:112.111:121.63:520.45:010.06:177:59New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:592.011:571.74:470.45:410.16:187:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:451.95:420.46:180.16:197:56Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:391.812:321.76:360.46:530.26:207:54Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:221.81:201.67:310.47:270.26:217:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:051.92:111.48:290.58:030.36:227:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:492.03:051.39:290.58:430.36:237:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:362.04:001.210:320.59:270.36:247:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:232.14:561.211:330.510:170.36:257:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:112.15:541.212:300.46:267:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:002.16:521.21:200.36:277:44Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:492.17:471.212:050.42:050.36:277:43Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:382.18:371.312:590.42:460.26:287:41Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:262.19:211.41:530.43:230.26:297:40Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:122.110:011.62:450.33:580.26:307:38Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:572.110:381.73:370.34:300.16:317:37Full Moon31Fri
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 5:57 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 46% 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 (46% 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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