Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 07m at 11:42 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:531.46:252.212:170.411:42 AM0.17:125:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:571.47:252.21:160.312:440.17:115:24Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:581.58:222.22:090.31:450.17:105:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:541.79:142.22:590.22:450.07:095:27Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:461.810:052.23:460.13:420.07:085:28Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:371.910:542.14:310.14:390.17:075:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:271.911:442.05:150.05:340.17:065:30Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:182.05:590.06:300.27:055:32Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:361.81:112.06:440.17:290.37:045:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:301.72:052.07:310.18:320.37:025:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:271.63:002.08:190.29:400.47:015:35Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:251.53:572.09:110.210:500.47:005:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:241.44:552.010:060.311:550.46:595:37Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:241.35:522.011:030.36:585:38Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:231.36:462.012:520.411:59 AM0.36:565:40Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:181.47:352.01:400.412:540.36:555:41Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:081.58:182.02:220.31:450.36:545:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:521.68:572.02:570.32:330.36:535:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:321.69:331.93:290.23:180.36:515:44New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:081.710:081.94:000.24:000.36:505:45New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:421.810:431.94:290.14:400.36:495:46Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:151.811:211.85:000.15:200.36:475:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:501.95:320.16:010.36:465:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:001.712:281.96:070.16:450.36:455:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:441.71:112.06:460.17:340.46:435:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:311.62:002.07:290.18:290.46:425:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:231.52:542.08:190.19:310.46:405:53First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:201.53:542.09:160.110:370.46:395:54First Quarter28Tue
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 2:39 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 5% 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 (5% 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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