Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 6:35 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Nov 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:272.11:281.37:320.36:410.56:325:03First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:132.02:241.38:170.37:360.56:335:02First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:041.93:211.49:030.38:400.66:345:01First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:591.84:131.59:500.39:490.66:355:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:561.75:011.610:350.310:580.56:364:58Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:551.75:471.811:180.26:374:57Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:531.66:302.012:000.411:59 AM0.26:394:56Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:481.67:122.112:570.312:390.26:404:55Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:391.57:552.31:500.21:190.16:414:54Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:261.58:382.42:410.22:010.16:424:53Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:111.49:232.43:290.12:450.06:434:53Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:561.410:092.44:170.13:310.06:444:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:431.410:572.35:040.24:210.16:454:51Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:361.411:492.25:530.25:160.16:464:50Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:381.46:430.36:160.26:484:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:462.01:461.57:360.37:240.46:494:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:501.92:561.68:330.38:410.56:504:48Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:571.84:021.79:320.210:020.56:514:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:041.75:031.910:280.211:190.46:524:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:101.65:592.011:210.26:534:46Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:111.56:492.112:260.312:090.26:544:45Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:081.57:352.21:240.312:530.26:554:45Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:591.58:172.32:170.21:340.26:564:44New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:441.48:552.33:050.22:130.26:584:44New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:261.49:312.33:490.22:510.26:594:43New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:051.410:062.34:290.23:290.27:004:43New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:441.410:392.25:060.24:070.27:014:42Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:251.411:142.25:400.24:470.37:024:42Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:091.46:140.25:300.47:034:42Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:561.46:480.26:160.57:044:41Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 9:12 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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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