Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 7:59 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:001.26:302.112:320.511:41 AM0.26:385:55Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:031.47:332.11:260.412:480.26:365:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:011.58:302.12:140.31:530.16:355:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:541.79:232.02:580.32:560.06:335:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:431.910:122.03:400.23:550.06:325:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:312.011:011.94:210.24:510.06:306:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:192.111:501.85:030.15:450.06:296:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:072.15:460.16:400.16:276:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:411.712:582.16:300.17:380.26:266:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:351.51:522.17:160.28:400.36:246:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:311.42:492.18:050.39:490.46:226:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:291.33:482.08:590.311:010.46:216:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:311.34:502.09:580.46:196:08Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:341.25:522.012:060.411:01 AM0.46:186:09Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:351.36:511.91:010.412:050.46:166:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:311.47:421.91:460.41:060.46:156:11Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:191.58:271.82:230.42:030.46:136:12New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:011.69:061.82:550.32:540.46:116:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:381.89:431.73:240.33:410.46:106:14New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:111.810:181.73:520.24:220.46:086:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:431.910:541.64:220.25:010.36:076:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:141.911:311.64:520.25:390.36:056:17Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:472.05:250.26:180.36:036:18Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:111.512:242.06:000.27:010.46:026:19Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:551.41:072.06:380.27:490.46:006:20First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:421.41:572.17:220.28:440.45:596:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:331.32:532.18:130.29:450.55:576:22First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:301.33:542.09:130.210:470.55:556:23First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:301.44:592.010:210.211:460.45:546:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:341.56:061.911:330.25:526:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:361.67:111.912:390.412:430.25:516:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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