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 16m at 11:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:461.71:461.87:370.38:080.25:408:35First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:371.82:431.78:420.38:520.25:418:34First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:292.03:431.59:500.39:390.25:418:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:222.14:421.510:580.310:300.25:428:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:142.25:431.412:040.35:438:34Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:072.36:461.41:060.25:438:34Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:002.37:491.312:190.22:040.25:448:33Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:532.38:501.31:130.33:010.15:448:33Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:442.39:481.42:070.33:540.15:458:33Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:342.210:421.42:590.44:450.15:468:32Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:202.211:311.43:510.45:310.15:468:32Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:052.14:430.56:130.15:478:32Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:181.411:50 AM2.05:360.56:490.15:488:31Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:031.512:351.96:290.57:230.25:488:31Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:471.61:211.77:250.67:550.25:498:30Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:311.72:101.68:220.68:290.25:508:29Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:131.83:011.59:220.69:040.25:518:29Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:551.93:541.310:240.69:440.25:518:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:372.04:491.311:250.510:270.35:528:28Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:202.15:461.212:230.45:538:27Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:042.16:441.21:180.45:548:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:502.27:421.112:010.32:100.35:558:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:382.28:371.212:500.32:580.35:568:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:272.39:271.21:410.33:430.25:568:24New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:162.310:131.32:340.34:250.25:578:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:052.210:571.43:290.35:030.25:588:22New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:542.111:411.64:270.35:390.25:598:21Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:432.05:270.36:150.26:008:20Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:281.812:341.86:280.36:530.26:018:20Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:171.91:281.77:300.37:340.16:028:19Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:092.12:261.58:340.38:200.16:028:18First Quarter31Sun
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 1:58 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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