Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 5:37 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:542.25:320.26:430.15:398:24Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:501.612:502.16:330.27:320.15:388:25Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:481.71:491.97:350.38:210.15:388:25First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:471.82:501.88:400.39:120.15:388:26First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:441.93:521.79:490.310:030.25:378:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:392.04:531.610:580.310:550.25:378:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:312.15:541.512:050.35:378:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:232.16:541.41:070.25:378:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:132.27:521.412:350.32:050.25:368:29Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:012.28:461.41:220.32:580.15:368:30Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:462.29:351.42:080.33:470.15:368:30Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:292.210:201.42:530.34:310.15:368:31Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:082.111:031.43:370.45:100.15:368:31Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:452.111:441.54:220.45:450.15:368:32Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:212.05:060.46:180.15:368:32Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:251.511:58 AM2.05:510.56:490.15:368:32Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:061.612:371.96:360.57:220.15:368:33Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:481.61:201.87:230.57:560.15:368:33Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:291.72:081.78:130.58:330.15:368:33Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:101.83:001.79:070.59:130.15:378:34Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:511.93:551.610:050.49:560.25:378:34Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:342.04:511.511:050.410:420.25:378:34Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:202.15:491.412:060.35:378:34Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:092.26:491.41:060.25:388:34Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:022.37:501.312:240.22:040.25:388:34Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:572.38:491.41:190.22:590.15:388:35New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:532.39:471.42:170.23:520.15:398:35New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:482.310:431.53:160.24:430.15:398:35New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:422.211:381.64:170.25:320.15:398:35Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:362.15:190.26:200.05:408:35Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 8:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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