Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 4:44 pm (1.2 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:012.011:241.54:390.25:330.35:486:27Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:342.05:120.26:110.35:476:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:041.512:112.05:480.26:520.35:456:29Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:471.412:532.06:260.37:380.45:436:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:341.41:422.17:100.38:290.45:426:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:241.42:362.08:000.39:260.45:406:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:181.43:352.08:580.310:250.45:396:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:151.44:391.910:060.311:210.45:376:34Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:151.55:451.911:170.25:366:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:141.76:501.812:130.412:260.25:346:36Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:111.87:511.81:020.31:320.15:336:37Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:052.08:471.81:500.32:330.05:316:38Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:552.19:401.72:370.23:310.05:306:39Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:432.210:301.73:240.24:250.05:286:40Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:312.211:211.64:110.25:180.05:276:41Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:192.24:570.26:110.05:256:42Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:121.512:092.25:440.37:050.15:246:43Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:061.51:022.16:320.38:020.25:226:44Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:021.41:592.07:240.49:030.35:216:45Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:591.42:582.08:210.410:020.45:196:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:551.43:581.99:250.510:570.45:186:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:511.44:581.810:330.511:440.45:176:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:451.55:571.711:420.45:156:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:361.77:521.612:250.41:450.46:147:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:231.88:421.52:010.42:420.46:137:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:051.99:271.52:360.43:340.36:117:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:432.010:091.53:110.34:190.36:107:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:182.010:491.43:460.35:010.36:097:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:512.111:281.44:220.35:390.36:077:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:242.14:590.36:170.36:067:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 7:31 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 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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