Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 7:49 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 1:51 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:311.52:191.98:010.49:040.36:057:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:181.53:071.88:520.49:450.36:037:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:061.63:571.89:470.510:290.36:027:59Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:531.74:511.710:470.511:130.36:018:00Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:391.75:461.611:480.411:580.36:008:01Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:241.86:451.612:480.45:598:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:091.97:431.512:430.31:450.35:588:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:552.08:391.51:270.32:390.25:578:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:412.19:311.42:120.33:320.15:558:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:282.210:191.42:580.34:220.15:548:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:152.311:071.53:460.35:110.15:538:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:042.311:551.54:360.25:590.15:528:08Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:552.25:300.26:460.15:518:09Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:461.512:482.16:260.27:330.25:518:10Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:411.61:462.07:260.28:220.25:508:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:391.72:461.98:300.39:130.25:498:11First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:381.83:481.89:370.310:070.25:488:12First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:361.94:501.710:470.311:010.25:478:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:322.05:531.611:560.311:550.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:262.06:551.51:010.25:458:15Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:192.17:561.512:460.32:010.25:458:16Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:092.18:521.51:360.32:570.15:448:17Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:562.29:441.52:230.33:490.15:438:18Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:402.210:311.43:080.34:370.15:438:18Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:212.211:151.43:520.45:210.15:428:19Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:002.111:571.44:350.46:010.15:418:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:382.15:180.46:380.15:418:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:391.512:172.06:030.47:120.25:408:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:221.512:571.96:480.57:460.25:408:22Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:061.61:401.97:360.58:210.25:398:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:501.62:271.88:270.58:590.25:398:24Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:50 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 66% 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 (66% 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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