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 4h 21m at 7:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (1.6 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:111.71:121.97:020.37:400.15:408:35Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:081.82:121.78:080.38:260.15:418:34Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:032.03:131.69:170.39:140.25:418:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:572.14:141.510:260.310:030.25:428:34Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:482.15:141.411:340.310:520.25:428:34Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:392.26:141.312:380.25:438:34Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:292.27:121.31:370.25:438:33Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:182.28:081.212:310.32:310.25:448:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:072.29:011.21:190.33:210.25:458:33Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:522.29:491.32:070.44:050.25:458:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:342.210:331.32:550.44:430.25:468:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:122.111:151.43:430.45:170.15:478:32New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:482.011:561.54:310.55:460.15:478:31New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:241.95:190.56:140.15:488:31Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:351.612:011.86:060.66:440.15:498:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:131.712:411.86:530.67:140.15:508:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:501.81:271.77:420.67:480.15:508:29Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:281.92:181.58:340.58:240.15:518:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:072.03:121.49:300.59:040.25:528:28First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:492.14:091.310:300.49:490.25:538:27First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:362.25:061.311:340.410:380.25:548:26Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:262.36:061.212:360.35:548:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:212.37:081.21:350.35:558:25Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:182.38:101.312:320.22:310.25:568:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:172.39:101.41:340.23:220.25:578:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:142.310:071.52:370.24:100.15:588:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:092.211:011.63:410.24:560.15:598:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:032.111:531.84:450.25:400.15:598:21Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:571.95:490.36:230.16:008:20Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:461.912:521.86:520.37:070.16:018:19Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:382.01:501.67:550.37:510.16:028:18Third Quarter31Tue
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 10:28 am — 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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