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 6h 54m 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 - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:081.28:152.22:380.31:250.37:115:24Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:531.39:002.23:160.32:170.27:105:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:341.49:432.23:500.23:090.27:095:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:141.610:272.14:220.24:020.17:085:27Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:541.711:102.04:540.24:560.17:075:28Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:381.911:561.85:280.25:500.27:065:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:252.06:040.16:450.27:055:31Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:431.71:162.16:450.17:440.37:045:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:351.52:122.17:310.18:480.47:035:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:311.43:112.18:230.19:590.57:025:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:331.44:122.19:210.211:140.57:015:35Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:411.35:172.110:240.27:005:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:531.36:212.112:250.411:29 AM0.36:585:38Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:041.37:222.11:280.412:330.36:575:39Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:081.48:162.12:240.31:330.36:565:40New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:021.49:052.13:110.22:300.36:555:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:481.59:482.03:520.23:230.36:545:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:291.610:282.04:270.24:140.36:525:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:071.711:071.94:580.25:020.36:515:45Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:431.811:461.75:280.25:480.46:505:46Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:201.95:570.26:340.46:485:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:251.612:591.96:280.27:210.56:475:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:071.51:411.97:030.28:110.56:465:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:521.42:252.07:410.29:060.66:445:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:421.33:122.08:240.210:080.66:435:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:361.24:032.09:120.311:120.56:415:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:351.24:572.010:060.36:405:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:371.25:542.112:120.511:04 AM0.36:385:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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