Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 8:32 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 2:45 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:472.24:341.310:550.39:550.36:327:35Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:472.15:411.312:030.36:337:34Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:472.16:451.31:030.26:347:32Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:442.17:441.412:040.41:530.26:357:31Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:382.08:361.51:060.42:350.26:367:29Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:272.09:211.62:050.43:120.16:377:28New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:111.910:011.83:000.43:430.16:387:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:501.810:371.93:510.44:120.16:387:24New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:261.711:101.94:380.44:400.16:397:23New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:011.611:422.05:210.45:090.16:407:21Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:371.56:030.55:390.16:417:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:152.012:151.46:430.56:110.16:427:18Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:482.012:581.47:250.56:470.26:437:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:262.11:471.38:110.57:260.26:447:15First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:092.12:431.29:040.58:100.36:457:13First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:582.13:441.210:040.49:030.36:467:11First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:532.14:461.211:060.410:040.46:477:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:512.15:471.312:030.46:487:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:522.16:451.412:530.36:497:07Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:532.07:401.612:240.31:380.26:497:05Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:532.08:301.81:310.22:200.26:507:03Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:481.99:192.02:340.13:010.16:517:02Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:401.810:052.23:330.13:420.16:527:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:291.810:512.34:300.04:250.06:536:58Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:181.711:372.35:250.15:080.06:546:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:091.66:200.15:530.16:556:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:262.312:031.46:160.25:410.15:565:54Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:182.21:031.37:160.26:310.25:575:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:152.22:091.38:220.37:260.35:585:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:152.13:181.29:310.38:290.45:595:49Third Quarter30Wed
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 5:38 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 55% 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 (55% 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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