Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 9:22 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 3:43 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Aug 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:472.29:441.32:040.43:560.26:038:17New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:262.110:261.42:540.44:280.26:048:16New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:042.011:051.53:420.44:570.16:058:15New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:402.011:411.64:300.55:260.16:068:14New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:181.95:170.55:540.16:078:13Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:151.711:59 AM1.86:050.56:240.16:088:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:501.812:431.76:540.46:560.16:088:11Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:281.91:311.57:460.47:320.16:098:09Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:102.12:231.48:420.48:130.16:108:08First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:572.23:201.39:420.49:000.26:118:07First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:492.24:191.210:470.49:540.26:128:06First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:452.25:231.211:530.410:540.26:138:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:432.36:291.212:560.36:148:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:442.27:371.31:540.36:158:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:452.28:421.41:060.22:470.26:168:01Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:432.29:401.62:110.33:370.16:177:59Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:382.110:331.73:140.34:230.16:187:58Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:302.011:221.84:160.35:060.16:197:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:211.95:160.35:470.16:207:55Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:081.912:121.86:140.36:270.16:207:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:542.01:051.67:120.37:050.26:217:53Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:402.02:001.48:120.37:440.26:227:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:272.12:561.39:150.48:250.36:237:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:172.13:531.210:220.49:090.36:247:48Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:082.14:491.111:280.49:590.46:257:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:002.15:461.112:290.46:267:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:522.16:431.21:200.36:277:44Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:422.17:381.22:020.36:287:42Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:312.18:291.312:500.42:390.26:297:41Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:162.09:141.51:450.43:120.26:307:39New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:582.09:531.62:380.43:430.16:317:38New Moon31Fri
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 6:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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