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 4h 18m 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:541.45:481.911:000.37:054:41Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:501.36:332.012:270.511:41 AM0.27:064:41Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:431.37:152.11:200.412:220.27:074:41Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:321.37:542.22:080.41:030.27:084:41New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:181.38:312.32:510.31:420.27:084:40New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:011.39:072.33:310.32:220.27:094:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:421.39:432.34:090.23:020.27:104:40New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:221.310:212.34:460.23:440.27:114:40Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:031.311:022.25:210.24:310.27:124:40Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:471.411:482.15:570.25:220.37:134:40Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:371.56:350.26:190.37:144:41Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:382.01:321.67:150.27:230.47:144:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:341.82:301.88:000.28:330.47:154:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:351.73:281.98:490.29:490.47:164:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:381.54:272.09:440.211:030.47:174:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:431.55:252.110:400.17:174:42Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:481.46:212.212:110.311:36 AM0.17:184:42Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:511.47:152.31:120.212:310.17:194:42Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:511.48:052.32:090.21:230.17:194:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:461.48:522.43:020.12:130.17:204:43Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:381.49:372.33:520.13:010.27:204:44Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:271.410:202.34:380.13:490.27:214:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:141.411:022.25:210.14:370.37:214:45Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:011.46:010.15:260.47:224:45Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:491.56:380.26:190.57:224:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:311.91:371.67:140.27:170.67:224:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:201.72:261.77:500.28:210.67:234:47Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:111.53:161.88:290.29:310.67:234:48Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:051.44:051.99:110.310:430.67:234:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:011.34:542.09:570.311:490.67:234:49Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:001.25:432.010:450.37:244:50Waning Crescent31Thu
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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