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 3h 36m 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 - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:332.01:461.57:250.27:080.67:054:41First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:201.92:341.58:050.28:070.67:064:41First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:131.83:221.78:470.29:140.67:074:41First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:111.64:091.89:320.210:230.57:084:41First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:111.54:571.910:190.211:310.47:094:40Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:121.45:462.111:060.27:094:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:121.46:362.212:330.311:54 AM0.27:104:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:081.37:262.41:300.312:420.17:114:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:011.38:172.42:230.21:320.17:124:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:521.49:062.53:140.22:240.07:134:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:421.49:552.44:020.13:170.07:144:41Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:331.510:442.34:480.14:120.17:144:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:281.511:362.25:340.15:100.27:154:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:271.66:210.16:110.37:164:41Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:312.01:291.77:100.27:180.47:174:41Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:311.82:321.88:000.28:310.57:174:42Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:341.73:331.98:530.29:490.57:184:42Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:391.54:322.09:470.211:050.47:194:42Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:441.45:282.010:400.27:194:43Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:461.46:202.112:140.411:30 AM0.27:204:43Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:441.37:092.21:140.312:170.27:204:44Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:371.37:542.32:070.21:020.27:214:44New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:241.38:352.32:530.21:450.27:214:45New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:071.39:112.33:350.22:280.27:224:45New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:481.49:452.24:100.23:090.27:224:46New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:271.410:172.24:420.23:500.37:224:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:061.510:502.15:110.14:320.47:234:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:451.511:252.05:400.15:140.47:234:48Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:241.66:100.15:580.57:234:49Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:041.91:051.66:420.16:460.57:234:49Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:481.81:471.77:180.17:380.57:244:50First Quarter31Mon
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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