Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 7:21 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:58 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:431.73:351.79:320.59:550.25:398:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:251.84:321.610:350.410:370.25:388:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:082.05:311.511:390.311:220.35:388:26Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:552.16:311.412:420.25:388:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:442.27:321.312:090.31:430.25:378:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:372.38:311.31:000.22:420.15:378:27Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:322.49:291.31:530.23:390.15:378:28Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:272.410:251.42:480.24:350.15:378:29Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:212.311:221.43:460.25:280.15:368:29Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:162.24:460.36:190.15:368:30Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:191.512:112.15:470.37:090.15:368:30Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:181.51:092.06:500.47:580.15:368:31Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:171.62:101.97:560.48:460.25:368:31Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:141.73:121.79:040.49:330.25:368:32Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:071.84:131.610:150.410:190.35:368:32Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:572.05:131.511:260.411:040.35:368:32Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:442.16:101.412:310.35:368:33Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:312.17:061.31:310.25:368:33Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:182.28:001.212:310.32:260.25:368:33Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:042.28:501.21:140.33:150.25:378:34Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:472.29:361.21:580.34:010.25:378:34New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:282.210:211.32:430.44:410.25:378:34New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:062.211:041.33:270.45:170.25:378:34New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:422.111:461.44:130.45:490.25:388:34New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:172.14:580.56:200.15:388:34Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:271.411:55 AM2.05:440.56:510.15:388:35Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:071.512:361.96:320.57:220.15:398:35Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:471.61:221.87:230.57:560.15:398:35Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:271.72:141.78:180.58:320.15:398:35First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:071.93:081.69:160.49:110.25:408:35First Quarter30Fri
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 10:39 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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