Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 3:57 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:03 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:351.75:451.711:370.46:057:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:251.76:401.612:090.412:390.46:037:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:141.87:341.512:520.41:370.46:027:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:011.98:251.51:340.32:300.36:018:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:442.09:131.52:140.33:190.36:008:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:242.09:581.52:540.34:030.35:598:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:022.010:401.53:340.34:440.25:588:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:372.111:211.54:130.35:230.25:578:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:142.14:530.36:020.25:568:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:021.511:52 AM2.15:350.36:400.25:558:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:441.512:352.16:190.37:200.25:548:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:281.61:222.07:070.38:020.25:538:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:151.62:142.08:000.38:470.25:528:08First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:061.73:111.98:580.39:350.25:518:09First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:581.84:101.810:010.310:260.25:508:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:521.95:111.711:080.211:200.25:498:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:472.06:141.612:150.25:488:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:432.17:181.612:160.21:190.15:478:13Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:392.28:211.61:110.22:200.15:468:14Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:342.29:211.62:060.23:180.05:468:15Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:262.210:181.62:590.24:140.05:458:16Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:152.211:111.63:520.25:070.05:448:17Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:032.24:430.35:580.05:438:17Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:031.611:51 AM2.15:340.36:460.05:438:18Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:551.612:402.16:240.47:330.15:428:19Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:461.61:302.07:160.48:190.15:428:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:361.62:221.98:100.49:030.25:418:21Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:251.73:161.89:080.59:460.25:408:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:131.74:091.710:090.510:290.35:408:22Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:591.85:021.611:120.511:120.35:398:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:451.95:561.512:120.45:398:24Waning Crescent31Fri
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 7:00 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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