Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 10:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:49 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:591.72:411.78:480.59:020.15:408:35First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:421.83:331.69:430.59:430.25:418:34First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:241.94:271.510:410.510:260.25:418:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:062.05:221.511:390.411:120.25:428:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:502.16:191.412:360.35:428:34Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:362.17:171.41:310.35:438:34Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:242.28:141.412:490.32:240.25:448:33Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:152.39:081.41:390.33:150.15:448:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:062.39:591.42:320.24:030.15:458:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:572.310:491.53:270.24:500.15:468:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:482.211:401.64:240.25:350.15:468:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:402.15:240.26:200.15:478:32Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:321.712:342.06:240.27:050.15:488:31Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:271.81:321.87:270.37:530.15:488:31Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:241.92:321.78:310.38:420.15:498:30Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:212.03:351.69:380.39:340.15:508:30Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:162.14:371.510:470.310:290.25:518:29Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:102.15:391.511:540.311:230.25:518:28Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:042.26:411.412:560.25:528:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:562.27:411.412:170.21:530.25:538:27Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:472.28:371.41:090.32:460.15:548:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:352.29:281.42:000.33:340.15:558:26New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:202.210:151.52:490.34:170.15:558:25New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:012.110:581.53:370.44:560.15:568:24New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:402.011:381.64:240.45:300.15:578:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:172.05:100.46:020.15:588:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:171.611:54 AM1.95:560.56:330.15:598:22Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:561.712:341.86:410.57:050.16:008:21Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:361.81:171.77:280.57:390.16:018:20Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:161.82:051.68:170.58:170.16:018:19First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:571.92:571.59:090.58:580.26:028:18First Quarter31Tue
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 12:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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