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 4h 21m 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 - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:501.55:421.911:020.37:054:41Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:471.46:302.012:120.411:45 AM0.27:064:41Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:401.47:142.11:080.412:270.27:074:41Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:291.47:552.21:580.31:070.27:084:40Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:141.48:322.22:420.31:470.27:094:40Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:561.49:062.23:210.32:260.27:104:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:351.49:392.23:570.23:040.27:114:40Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:141.410:112.24:310.23:420.27:114:40Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:531.410:462.25:030.24:220.37:124:40Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:331.511:242.15:360.25:040.37:134:40Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:161.56:110.25:510.37:144:41Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:072.01:021.66:490.26:440.47:154:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:561.91:521.77:300.27:430.47:154:41Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:511.82:461.88:150.28:500.47:164:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:501.73:411.99:060.210:020.47:174:41Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:531.64:382.010:000.111:130.47:174:42Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:571.55:362.210:560.17:184:42Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:011.56:332.212:190.311:53 AM0.17:194:43Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:041.57:292.31:200.212:490.07:194:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:031.58:212.42:160.11:430.07:204:43New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:591.69:102.43:090.12:360.17:204:44New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:521.69:572.33:590.03:280.17:214:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:441.610:442.34:480.04:200.27:214:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:361.611:322.15:340.05:130.37:224:45Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:281.66:190.16:070.37:224:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:222.01:221.67:030.17:050.47:224:47First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:151.82:161.77:460.28:090.57:234:47First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:111.73:101.88:310.29:200.57:234:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:071.54:031.99:170.310:330.57:234:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:051.44:552.010:040.311:410.57:234:50Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:021.35:462.010:530.27:244:50Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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