Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 12:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:48 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:341.79:592.13:390.33:350.15:595:48Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:131.610:332.24:240.24:060.16:005:46Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:541.511:112.25:090.24:410.16:015:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:371.411:552.25:560.35:210.16:025:43Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:271.36:480.36:060.26:035:42Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:462.21:251.27:440.46:590.26:045:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:442.22:321.28:470.48:010.36:055:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:472.13:441.39:540.49:140.46:065:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:542.04:551.410:580.310:320.46:075:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:002.06:011.611:540.211:460.46:085:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:051.97:011.712:450.26:095:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:051.97:531.912:540.31:310.16:105:31New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:001.88:392.01:540.32:140.16:115:29New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:501.89:212.12:500.22:550.16:125:28New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:381.710:002.23:430.13:330.16:135:26New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:241.610:382.24:330.14:100.16:145:25Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:091.511:172.25:220.24:460.26:155:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:561.411:592.26:120.25:230.36:165:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:451.27:040.36:030.36:175:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:452.11:401.27:580.36:480.46:185:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:352.12:391.28:550.47:400.56:195:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:282.03:391.29:510.48:420.56:205:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:241.94:381.310:420.39:510.66:215:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:191.95:321.411:260.311:000.66:225:14Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:131.86:201.612:040.26:245:12Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:071.87:021.712:020.512:400.26:255:11Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:581.77:401.912:580.41:140.26:265:10Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:461.78:152.01:490.31:470.16:275:09Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:311.68:492.22:370.22:200.16:285:07Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:131.69:252.33:230.22:540.16:295:06Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:541.510:032.44:090.13:300.16:305:05Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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