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 3h 04m 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 - Nov 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:351.410:452.44:550.24:100.16:315:04Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:191.311:312.35:420.24:550.16:325:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:111.36:320.35:450.26:335:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:242.21:131.37:260.36:440.36:345:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:242.12:241.38:260.47:530.46:364:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:302.03:381.49:290.39:120.56:374:58Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:391.84:471.610:300.310:350.56:384:57Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:471.85:501.811:250.211:510.46:394:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:521.76:451.912:150.26:404:55Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:531.77:342.112:560.31:010.16:414:54Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:481.78:182.21:540.21:430.16:424:53New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:381.68:572.22:470.22:230.16:444:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:241.59:352.33:360.13:010.16:454:51New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:061.510:112.34:230.13:370.26:464:51New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:481.410:472.35:080.14:130.26:474:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:301.311:252.25:520.24:500.36:484:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:161.26:350.25:300.36:494:48Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:062.21:071.27:180.36:150.46:504:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:512.12:031.28:020.37:060.56:514:47First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:392.03:001.38:480.38:070.66:524:46First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:321.93:551.49:340.39:160.66:544:46First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:281.84:451.610:190.310:270.66:554:45First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:261.75:311.711:010.211:340.56:564:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:241.66:141.911:420.26:574:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:221.66:552.012:330.412:210.26:584:43Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:151.57:352.21:270.31:000.26:594:43Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:051.48:162.32:180.21:390.17:004:43Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:511.48:582.43:070.12:190.17:014:42Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:341.49:422.53:550.13:020.17:024:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:181.310:272.44:410.13:490.17:034:42Waning 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 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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