Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 7:59 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 2:18 pm (1.4 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 - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:342.211:451.44:040.45:470.15:408:35Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:182.14:540.56:280.15:418:34Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:321.412:012.05:460.57:050.15:418:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:171.512:461.96:390.57:380.25:428:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:021.61:321.77:340.68:110.25:428:34Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:461.72:211.68:320.68:440.25:438:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:281.83:131.59:320.69:200.25:438:34Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:101.94:061.410:340.610:000.25:448:33Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:512.05:011.311:340.510:420.35:448:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:332.15:581.212:320.45:458:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:162.16:561.21:270.45:468:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:022.27:531.212:140.32:190.35:468:32Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:502.38:481.21:020.33:090.25:478:31Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:392.39:381.21:520.33:560.25:488:31New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:282.310:251.32:450.34:390.25:498:30New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:182.211:111.43:410.35:190.25:498:30New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:082.111:581.54:400.35:570.25:508:29Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:592.05:410.36:350.25:518:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:471.712:521.86:440.37:140.25:528:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:391.91:481.77:480.37:560.15:528:27First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:322.02:471.58:540.38:420.15:538:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:272.13:471.410:010.39:320.25:548:26First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:202.24:481.411:090.310:260.25:558:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:142.25:511.312:140.35:568:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:082.26:541.31:160.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:022.27:561.312:170.32:130.25:578:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:552.28:551.31:120.33:070.15:588:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:452.29:491.32:060.43:560.15:598:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:322.210:371.42:580.44:400.16:008:20Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:152.111:211.53:500.45:180.16:018:19Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:562.04:410.55:500.16:028:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:08 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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