Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 6:43 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 12:31 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:331.72:232.07:460.18:410.47:244:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:321.63:232.08:380.19:540.47:244:51First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:351.54:232.19:350.111:080.47:244:52Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:411.45:232.110:340.17:244:53Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:491.46:222.212:170.411:33 AM0.27:244:54Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:551.47:182.21:190.312:300.27:244:55Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:561.48:082.22:160.21:230.27:244:56Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:511.48:552.33:070.12:140.27:244:57Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:401.49:372.23:530.13:040.37:244:57Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:251.510:172.24:330.13:510.37:244:58Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:071.510:562.15:090.14:390.37:244:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:481.611:351.95:420.15:260.47:235:00Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:301.66:130.16:150.57:235:02Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:161.81:121.76:450.27:050.57:235:03Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:591.71:571.87:190.28:000.67:225:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:471.52:431.87:570.29:000.67:225:05Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:381.43:301.98:390.210:050.67:225:06Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:341.34:182.09:260.211:110.67:215:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:331.35:092.010:160.27:215:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:341.26:002.112:130.511:09 AM0.37:205:09Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:341.26:532.21:080.412:020.27:205:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:291.27:432.21:580.312:550.27:195:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:191.38:322.32:410.31:490.17:195:12New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:041.59:192.23:200.22:430.17:185:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:481.610:042.23:570.23:370.17:175:15New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:321.710:492.14:330.24:320.17:175:16Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:191.911:361.95:100.15:270.17:165:17Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:082.05:500.16:230.27:155:18Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:251.81:022.06:330.17:220.37:145:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:181.61:582.17:200.18:260.47:145:21First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:151.52:572.18:120.19:360.47:135:22First Quarter31Fri
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 3:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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