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 1h 23m 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:412.011:161.94:300.25:030.16:327:35Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:261.811:562.05:230.25:370.16:337:34Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:121.76:160.26:140.16:347:32Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:402.11:011.67:110.26:550.16:357:31Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:292.21:561.48:090.37:410.16:367:29Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:232.22:561.39:110.38:330.26:377:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:212.24:011.310:190.39:330.26:387:26Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:212.25:091.311:270.310:380.36:387:24Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:232.16:181.412:320.36:397:23Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:252.17:241.41:300.26:407:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:242.18:251.512:530.32:220.16:417:19Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:202.19:191.61:560.43:090.16:427:18New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:122.010:051.72:540.33:500.16:437:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:591.910:461.83:490.34:280.16:447:15New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:421.811:241.94:420.35:030.16:457:13New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:241.75:320.35:350.16:467:11Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:012.012:051.66:200.46:060.26:477:10Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:372.012:481.57:080.46:390.26:487:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:162.01:341.37:580.47:140.26:497:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:582.02:251.28:500.57:540.36:497:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:432.03:211.29:460.58:400.46:507:03First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:322.04:211.210:460.59:330.46:517:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:232.05:221.211:440.410:310.56:527:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:162.06:211.212:360.36:536:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:102.07:151.31:210.36:546:57Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:042.08:021.512:350.42:010.26:556:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:572.08:451.61:340.42:370.26:566:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:482.09:241.82:310.33:120.26:576:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:361.910:032.03:250.23:460.16:586:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:221.89:422.23:180.13:210.15:595:49Full Moon30Sun
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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