Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 10:18 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:401.611:241.95:310.15:190.47:115:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:181.75:590.16:040.57:105:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:021.812:561.76:280.16:500.57:095:26Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:431.71:351.87:010.17:390.67:085:27First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:281.62:171.97:370.28:340.67:075:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:191.43:011.98:170.29:370.67:065:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:141.33:502.09:020.210:460.57:055:31First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:121.24:432.19:520.311:540.57:045:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:151.25:412.110:470.37:035:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:181.26:402.212:560.411:46 AM0.27:025:35Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:181.27:382.21:500.412:460.27:015:36Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:121.38:332.22:370.31:470.16:595:37Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:021.59:242.23:190.32:470.16:585:38Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:491.710:122.13:570.23:460.06:575:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:371.811:002.04:360.24:430.06:565:40Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:252.011:491.95:140.15:400.16:545:41Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:152.05:550.16:370.26:535:43Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:391.71:082.16:390.17:360.26:525:44Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:331.62:022.17:250.18:400.36:515:45Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:301.53:002.18:150.29:500.46:495:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:301.43:592.19:100.211:040.46:485:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:341.35:012.110:080.36:475:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:411.26:042.112:150.411:09 AM0.36:455:49Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:461.27:032.11:160.412:100.36:445:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:451.37:552.02:080.31:080.46:425:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:361.48:412.02:510.32:030.46:415:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:201.59:202.03:260.32:550.46:405:54New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:581.69:561.93:560.23:440.46:385:55New Moon28Mon
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 1:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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