Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 12:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Feb 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:081.610:082.14:100.13:490.37:115:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:481.710:462.04:440.14:350.37:115:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:261.711:231.95:160.15:190.37:105:26Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:051.85:470.16:030.47:095:27Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:021.812:441.86:200.16:480.47:085:28Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:431.71:261.86:540.17:360.57:075:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:281.62:101.97:320.18:290.57:065:30First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:161.52:561.98:150.29:270.57:045:31First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:101.43:452.09:010.210:300.57:035:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:061.44:372.09:530.211:320.57:025:34Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:051.35:322.010:480.37:015:35Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:051.36:282.112:290.411:45 AM0.27:005:36Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:021.47:232.11:200.412:420.26:595:37Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:541.58:152.12:060.31:390.16:585:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:421.69:042.12:480.32:350.16:565:40Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:281.89:512.13:280.23:300.06:555:41Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:141.910:382.04:080.14:240.06:545:42Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:012.011:251.94:490.15:180.16:535:43Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:502.15:320.06:120.16:515:44Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:141.812:432.16:170.07:080.26:505:45Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:071.71:402.17:060.18:090.36:495:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:051.62:392.07:590.19:150.46:475:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:061.53:402.08:570.210:260.46:465:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:111.54:432.010:000.211:360.46:445:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:171.45:462.011:040.36:435:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:231.56:472.012:380.312:070.36:425:52Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:241.57:422.01:330.31:060.36:405:53Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:171.68:302.02:200.32:010.36:395:54New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:021.79:121.93:000.22:530.36:375:55New Moon29Sun
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 2:59 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 71% 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 (71% 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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