Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 9:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:452.36:291.312:530.36:038:17Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:432.37:341.31:530.26:048:16Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:412.38:371.31:000.22:490.26:058:15New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:402.39:371.42:020.23:410.16:068:14New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:352.210:341.53:040.24:310.16:078:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:292.111:271.64:060.35:180.16:088:11New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:222.05:080.36:030.16:098:10Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:191.712:151.96:090.36:460.16:108:09Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:091.81:111.77:100.47:280.16:118:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:591.92:091.68:130.48:090.26:118:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:492.03:081.49:190.48:520.36:128:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:382.04:071.310:270.49:360.36:138:04First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:282.15:041.211:340.310:230.36:148:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:182.26:001.212:360.36:158:02Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:082.26:551.21:310.36:168:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:582.27:481.212:060.42:180.36:177:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:452.28:391.312:590.42:590.26:187:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:302.19:251.41:500.43:350.26:197:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:112.110:071.52:400.44:070.26:207:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:492.010:451.63:290.44:370.16:217:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:272.011:201.74:160.45:060.16:227:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:051.911:541.85:030.45:350.16:237:51Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:451.85:500.46:050.16:247:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:281.912:281.76:380.46:380.16:247:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:062.01:151.57:290.47:140.16:257:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:492.12:071.48:230.47:560.26:267:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:372.23:041.39:230.48:440.26:277:43Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:312.24:061.310:280.49:390.26:287:42Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:282.25:101.311:350.410:420.26:297:40Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:282.26:181.312:390.36:307:39Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:302.27:251.41:370.36:317:37Waning Crescent31Sat
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 12:25 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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