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 4h 47m 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 - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:361.72:331.87:570.28:390.57:244:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:321.63:221.98:410.29:480.57:244:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:311.44:142.09:300.210:590.57:244:53Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:331.45:102.110:240.27:244:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:371.36:092.212:060.411:21 AM0.17:244:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:401.38:072.31:080.31:190.18:245:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:411.49:032.33:040.32:170.18:245:56Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:371.49:552.33:550.23:160.08:245:57Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:311.610:462.34:420.14:130.08:245:58Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:231.711:352.25:280.15:110.18:245:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:151.76:120.16:080.18:236:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:252.11:091.86:560.17:060.28:236:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:171.92:031.97:400.18:060.38:236:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:121.82:581.98:260.19:110.48:226:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:101.63:542.09:130.210:220.48:226:04Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:091.54:502.010:030.211:350.48:226:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:091.45:462.110:540.28:216:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:091.36:422.112:450.411:47 AM0.38:216:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:091.27:352.11:470.412:390.38:206:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:051.38:242.22:410.31:310.38:206:10Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:561.39:082.23:260.32:200.38:196:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:431.49:462.14:040.33:080.38:196:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:251.510:212.14:370.23:530.38:186:13New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:031.510:552.05:070.24:360.38:176:14New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:401.611:292.05:350.15:180.48:176:16Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:141.76:030.15:590.48:166:17Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:041.912:491.76:330.16:420.48:156:18Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:421.81:251.87:050.17:270.48:146:19Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:251.72:061.97:400.18:160.48:146:20First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:111.62:512.08:190.19:120.58:136:21First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:021.53:432.09:030.110:160.58:126:23First 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 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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