Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 5:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:141.86:461.812:060.312:270.25:496:27Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:151.97:481.81:020.31:310.15:476:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:102.08:441.81:540.22:300.15:466:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:012.09:371.82:440.23:260.05:446:30Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:482.110:261.83:320.24:190.05:436:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:342.111:151.74:170.25:100.05:416:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:182.15:010.25:590.15:406:33Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:031.712:042.15:440.26:490.15:386:34Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:511.612:522.06:280.37:390.25:376:35Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:401.51:422.07:150.38:300.35:356:36Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:311.52:351.98:060.49:210.45:336:37Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:221.53:281.89:020.410:120.45:326:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:131.54:221.810:020.411:000.45:306:38Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:061.65:171.711:040.411:450.45:296:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:571.76:111.712:040.45:276:40Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:461.77:051.612:280.41:000.45:266:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:311.87:551.61:090.41:510.35:256:42Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:121.98:421.61:490.32:390.35:236:43New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:512.09:251.62:280.33:240.25:226:44New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:282.110:071.63:060.34:070.25:206:45New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:062.110:491.63:460.34:500.25:196:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:472.111:311.54:280.25:320.25:176:47Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:322.15:120.26:160.25:166:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:171.612:222.16:010.27:010.25:156:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:071.61:162.06:550.27:500.35:136:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:021.62:141.97:540.28:430.35:126:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:591.73:151.88:590.29:390.35:116:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:581.84:181.810:080.210:360.35:096:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:571.95:231.711:170.211:330.35:086:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:562.07:271.71:220.26:077:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 8:33 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 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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