Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 11:13 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 4:19 am (2.1 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:582.09:471.72:410.43:350.16:327:35New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:371.910:241.83:280.44:070.16:337:34New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:151.910:581.84:130.44:380.16:347:32New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:531.811:321.94:560.45:090.16:357:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:321.75:390.35:420.16:367:29Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:062.012:131.66:240.36:170.16:377:28Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:442.012:581.67:110.36:570.16:377:26Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:272.11:491.58:010.37:410.16:387:24First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:162.12:471.48:570.48:310.26:397:23First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:112.13:491.49:590.49:290.26:407:21First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:102.14:541.411:030.310:350.26:417:20First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:102.15:591.512:050.36:427:18Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:122.17:041.61:020.26:437:16Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:142.18:041.712:510.21:550.16:447:15Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:122.09:001.81:550.22:450.16:457:13Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:082.09:501.92:550.23:310.06:467:12Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:002.010:372.03:530.24:160.06:477:10Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:501.911:222.14:480.15:000.06:487:08Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:381.85:410.25:420.16:487:07Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:062.112:281.76:340.26:230.16:497:05Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:512.11:201.57:280.27:050.26:507:03Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:382.12:151.48:240.37:490.36:517:02Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:292.13:131.39:240.38:370.46:527:00Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:222.04:111.310:260.49:320.46:536:58Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:162.05:101.311:240.310:320.46:546:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:102.06:061.412:160.36:556:55Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:031.96:591.51:010.36:566:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:531.97:481.612:350.41:400.26:576:52Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:421.98:321.71:310.42:160.26:586:50Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:281.89:121.82:220.42:510.16:596:49New Moon30Sat
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 7:46 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 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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