Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 3:57 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 9:05 am (2.1 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 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:191.51:102.06:560.37:520.26:057:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:031.61:542.07:390.38:330.26:047:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:491.62:432.08:270.39:180.26:037:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:361.63:361.99:210.310:060.36:018:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:241.74:331.810:200.310:560.36:008:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:141.85:331.811:240.311:480.35:598:02Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:061.96:351.712:290.25:588:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:592.07:381.712:400.31:320.15:578:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:542.18:391.61:320.22:320.15:568:04Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:482.29:371.62:240.23:310.05:558:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:412.310:321.73:170.24:270.05:548:06Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:332.311:261.74:100.25:210.05:538:07Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:242.25:040.26:140.05:528:08Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:201.612:172.25:580.27:070.05:518:09Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:161.61:112.16:530.37:590.15:508:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:131.62:082.07:500.38:520.15:498:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:101.73:071.98:490.49:450.25:488:12Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:051.74:071.89:530.410:380.25:478:13Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:581.75:061.710:590.411:270.35:478:14Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:501.86:031.612:050.45:468:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:391.97:001.512:140.31:060.35:458:15Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:272.07:541.512:580.32:030.35:448:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:132.08:441.41:400.32:540.35:448:17Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:552.19:311.42:210.33:410.25:438:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:352.110:141.43:010.34:240.25:428:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:122.110:561.53:420.35:030.25:428:20New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:472.111:361.54:230.35:390.25:418:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:222.15:040.46:140.25:418:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:171.511:59 AM2.15:460.46:500.25:408:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:591.512:402.06:290.47:260.15:408:23Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:421.61:262.07:170.48:050.15:398:23Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:31 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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