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 4h 59m at 5:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:59 am (2.0 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:581.36:150.35:290.36:325:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:002.112:461.36:560.36:110.46:335:02Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:422.11:411.37:410.36:580.46:345:01First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:292.02:381.38:300.37:520.56:354:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:232.03:351.49:220.38:560.56:364:58First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:211.94:291.510:140.310:060.56:384:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:211.95:201.611:030.211:150.46:394:56Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:231.86:091.811:490.26:404:55Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:221.86:562.012:190.312:320.16:414:54Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:191.77:432.21:180.21:150.16:424:53Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:111.78:292.32:140.11:590.16:434:53Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:011.69:142.43:070.02:440.06:444:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:501.610:012.43:590.03:300.06:454:51Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:401.510:482.44:500.04:180.06:474:50Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:331.511:392.35:420.15:090.16:484:49Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:331.46:360.16:040.26:494:48Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:352.21:391.47:340.27:050.46:504:48Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:362.02:481.58:340.28:140.56:514:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:411.93:551.59:360.29:300.56:524:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:471.84:571.710:340.210:480.56:534:46Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:511.75:521.811:250.211:580.46:544:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:521.66:421.912:090.26:554:45Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:481.67:272.012:590.412:500.26:574:44Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:371.58:072.11:530.31:270.26:584:43New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:211.58:442.22:420.32:020.16:594:43New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:021.49:182.23:250.22:370.17:004:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:401.49:502.24:050.23:120.27:014:42New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:171.410:212.24:410.23:480.27:024:42Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:561.410:542.25:150.24:240.27:034:42Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:371.411:292.25:500.25:030.37:044:41Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:52 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 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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