Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 11:13 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:241.63:062.08:290.19:360.47:115:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:231.54:042.19:240.110:460.47:105:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:271.55:062.110:250.111:550.47:095:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:341.46:092.111:280.17:085:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:421.57:112.212:580.312:310.17:075:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:471.58:092.21:560.21:330.17:065:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:451.69:022.22:490.22:320.17:055:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:391.79:522.23:380.13:280.17:045:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:291.810:402.14:240.04:230.17:035:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:171.811:282.05:080.05:160.27:025:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:041.95:500.16:090.27:015:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:171.912:521.96:310.17:030.36:595:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:071.81:421.97:130.28:010.46:585:38First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:591.62:321.97:560.29:030.46:575:39First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:511.53:252.08:420.210:090.56:565:40First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:451.44:182.09:310.311:130.56:545:41First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:411.35:122.010:250.36:535:42Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:391.36:052.012:110.511:20 AM0.36:525:44Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:361.46:562.01:020.412:140.36:515:45Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:291.47:432.01:470.41:060.36:495:46Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:171.58:252.02:260.31:550.36:485:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:001.69:052.03:020.32:420.36:475:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:381.79:442.03:350.23:270.36:455:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:131.710:221.94:070.24:100.26:445:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:481.811:011.94:390.14:540.26:425:51Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:251.911:421.85:130.15:380.26:415:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:062.05:490.16:250.26:405:54Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:261.712:532.06:300.17:160.36:385:55Third Quarter28Tue
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 1:59 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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