Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 12:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 5:07 am (2.2 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:072.23:441.49:560.39:230.26:327:35First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:082.14:521.411:040.310:270.36:337:33First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:092.15:591.412:090.36:347:32Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:092.17:041.51:070.26:357:30Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:082.08:031.612:400.31:580.16:367:28Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:022.08:551.71:410.32:440.16:377:27Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:532.09:411.82:380.33:250.16:387:25Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:381.910:221.93:310.34:020.16:397:24Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:201.811:001.94:210.34:360.16:407:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:591.711:352.05:080.35:080.16:417:20Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:371.65:530.45:400.16:427:19Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:112.012:161.56:360.46:130.16:427:17Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:472.012:581.47:200.46:490.26:437:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:262.01:451.48:050.47:280.26:447:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:082.02:381.38:540.58:120.36:457:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:542.03:361.39:470.49:010.36:467:11Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:442.04:351.310:440.49:570.46:477:09Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:362.05:321.311:390.310:590.46:487:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:312.06:271.412:290.36:497:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:272.07:181.512:020.41:150.26:507:04Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:232.08:061.71:030.31:570.26:517:03Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:172.08:521.92:020.22:370.16:527:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:081.99:362.12:590.13:170.16:536:59New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:571.810:212.23:530.13:580.06:546:58New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:441.811:062.34:470.14:410.06:546:56Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:321.711:542.35:400.15:250.06:556:54Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:231.66:340.16:130.06:566:53Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:452.31:201.57:300.27:050.16:576:51Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:412.22:241.48:300.38:010.26:586:50First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:412.13:331.49:350.39:040.36:596:48First Quarter30Thu
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 8:42 am — 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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