Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 6h 14m at 6:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:01 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:551.56:181.912:000.411:49 AM0.25:486:27Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:481.67:181.912:500.412:510.25:466:28Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:401.78:151.91:370.31:510.15:456:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:291.99:071.92:210.32:490.05:436:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:172.09:571.83:060.23:450.05:416:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:052.110:461.83:500.24:390.05:406:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:532.211:361.74:360.15:320.05:386:33Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:452.25:240.16:250.15:376:34Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:291.712:392.16:140.17:210.15:356:35Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:251.61:362.17:070.28:200.25:346:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:241.62:362.08:050.29:230.35:326:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:251.53:381.99:070.310:270.35:316:38First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:271.54:411.910:130.311:280.35:296:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:281.65:441.811:200.35:286:40Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:261.66:451.812:220.312:240.35:266:41Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:191.77:401.71:100.31:230.35:256:42Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:071.88:291.71:520.32:180.35:236:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:491.99:121.72:300.33:080.25:226:44Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:272.09:511.63:060.33:530.25:206:45Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:022.010:291.63:400.34:350.25:196:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:362.011:061.64:150.35:130.25:186:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:102.011:461.54:500.35:490.35:166:48Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:452.05:260.36:260.35:156:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:271.512:242.06:050.37:060.35:146:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:121.51:072.06:470.37:490.35:126:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:591.52:542.08:330.39:360.36:117:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:471.53:472.09:250.310:260.36:107:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:371.54:431.910:230.311:170.36:087:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:271.65:431.911:260.36:077:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:191.76:451.812:090.312:310.26:067:56Waning Crescent30Thu
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 9:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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