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 5h 13m 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 - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:092.212:591.27:160.46:190.36:315:04Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:002.12:001.28:070.47:170.46:325:03Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:582.03:041.39:020.48:280.46:335:02Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:021.94:061.59:560.39:470.46:345:00Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:081.85:041.710:470.311:060.46:364:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:131.85:591.911:360.26:374:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:161.76:512.112:160.312:220.26:384:57Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:151.67:402.21:180.21:080.16:394:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:091.68:272.42:150.11:530.16:404:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:001.69:122.43:090.02:380.16:414:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:491.59:562.44:010.03:230.16:424:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:391.510:412.44:520.04:080.16:434:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:311.411:282.35:440.14:540.26:454:52Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:271.36:380.15:420.36:464:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:182.21:291.27:340.26:350.46:474:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:142.12:331.38:310.37:370.56:484:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:141.93:351.49:260.38:510.66:494:48First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:151.84:331.510:150.310:120.66:504:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:161.75:241.710:570.311:270.66:514:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:141.56:121.811:350.36:524:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:081.46:552.012:320.512:110.26:534:46Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:581.47:342.11:270.412:470.26:554:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:441.48:102.22:150.41:220.26:564:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:271.38:442.22:580.31:580.26:574:44Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:071.39:172.33:380.32:330.26:584:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:461.39:502.34:160.33:090.26:594:43Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:251.210:262.34:530.33:470.27:004:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:061.211:042.35:310.34:270.27:014:42Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:501.211:492.26:100.35:140.37:024:42Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:421.36:500.36:070.37:034:42Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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