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 2h 34m 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:082.05:161.311:280.310:330.56:005:47Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:102.06:161.412:190.26:015:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:081.97:081.61:020.26:025:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:001.97:531.712:450.41:370.26:035:42Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:471.88:321.91:420.42:090.26:045:41Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:281.79:072.02:340.42:370.16:055:39Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:051.69:402.13:210.43:060.16:065:38Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:401.510:112.14:030.43:340.16:075:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:151.510:412.14:430.44:040.16:075:35Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:511.411:122.15:210.44:360.26:085:33Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:311.311:472.15:590.45:110.26:095:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:171.26:420.45:490.36:105:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:272.11:111.27:300.46:320.36:125:29Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:152.12:121.18:250.47:230.46:135:27Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:102.13:151.29:240.48:250.46:145:26Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:102.04:171.310:220.49:390.46:155:24Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:142.05:141.411:130.310:540.46:165:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:181.96:081.611:580.36:175:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:191.96:581.912:050.312:410.26:185:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:171.87:452.11:090.21:230.16:195:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:111.78:312.32:090.12:040.16:205:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:011.79:162.43:040.02:470.06:215:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:491.610:012.43:570.03:310.06:225:14Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:381.510:472.44:500.04:160.16:235:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:301.411:362.35:430.15:020.26:245:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:281.36:400.25:510.36:255:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:292.21:321.37:410.26:450.46:265:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:282.12:421.28:460.37:470.56:275:08First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:322.03:511.39:520.39:000.66:285:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:371.94:541.410:500.310:190.66:305:05Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:401.85:491.611:370.311:340.56:315:04Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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