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 2h 04m at 2:35 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:471.92:511.78:520.39:010.15:408:35First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:362.03:491.69:550.39:490.15:418:34First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:282.14:481.511:000.310:420.15:418:34First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:202.25:501.512:040.25:428:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:152.26:531.51:060.25:428:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:112.37:571.512:360.12:050.15:438:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:062.39:001.51:340.23:020.15:448:33Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:012.39:581.62:310.23:560.05:448:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:532.210:531.63:280.34:470.05:458:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:432.211:461.64:240.35:360.05:468:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:322.15:190.36:210.05:468:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:361.712:222.06:150.47:050.15:478:32Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:261.71:141.87:110.47:460.15:488:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:151.82:071.78:080.48:260.25:488:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:021.83:011.69:090.59:070.25:498:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:491.93:551.510:110.59:500.25:508:30Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:352.04:481.411:130.410:340.35:518:29Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:212.15:421.312:120.45:518:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:072.16:371.31:060.45:528:28Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:522.17:321.312:090.31:550.35:538:27Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:372.18:241.312:570.32:400.35:548:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:212.19:141.41:450.33:210.25:558:26New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:042.19:591.42:330.34:000.25:558:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:462.110:401.53:210.34:370.15:568:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:282.111:201.64:090.35:120.15:578:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:112.04:590.35:470.15:588:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:001.711:55 AM1.95:500.36:240.15:598:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:431.812:431.86:440.37:030.16:008:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:291.91:351.77:400.37:450.16:018:20First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:192.02:321.68:390.38:320.16:028:19First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:122.13:321.59:420.39:240.16:028:18First Quarter31Thu
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 5:50 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 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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