Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 10:54 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Sep 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:572.25:431.312:010.36:327:35Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:572.26:501.41:020.26:337:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:582.17:551.512:240.31:580.26:347:32Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:572.18:551.61:290.32:490.16:357:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:532.19:481.72:300.33:360.06:367:29New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:442.010:361.83:290.34:210.06:377:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:332.011:201.94:250.35:020.06:387:25New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:211.95:190.35:400.16:397:24Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:011.912:071.76:120.36:170.16:407:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:432.012:551.67:050.36:530.26:417:21Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:252.01:461.48:000.47:300.36:417:19Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:102.02:391.38:580.48:100.36:427:17First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:582.03:351.29:590.48:560.46:437:16First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:492.04:331.211:020.49:480.46:447:14First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:402.05:311.211:590.410:450.46:457:13First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:312.06:281.312:500.36:467:11Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:232.07:231.31:340.36:477:09Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:132.08:121.412:430.42:130.26:487:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:012.08:551.61:380.42:480.26:497:06Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:482.09:331.72:300.43:220.16:507:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:321.910:091.83:200.33:540.16:517:03Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:151.910:442.04:090.24:260.16:527:01Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:581.811:202.14:580.24:590.16:536:59Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:401.75:470.25:350.16:536:58Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:002.212:261.56:380.26:150.16:546:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:462.21:161.47:310.27:000.16:556:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:372.22:131.38:280.37:510.26:566:53Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:342.23:181.39:310.38:510.26:576:51Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:362.14:281.310:380.49:580.36:586:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:402.15:391.411:450.311:120.46:596:48Waning Crescent30Wed
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 2:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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