Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 41m at 12:08 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:221.46:260.25:440.47:054:41Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:082.11:111.47:050.26:310.47:064:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:542.02:031.47:470.27:260.57:074:41First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:471.92:551.58:330.28:300.57:084:40First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:451.83:471.69:210.29:410.57:094:40First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:461.74:391.810:110.210:530.47:094:40Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:491.75:322.011:010.27:104:40Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:521.66:242.212:000.311:51 AM0.17:114:40Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:521.67:162.31:020.212:410.17:124:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:491.58:072.42:000.11:300.07:134:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:431.58:562.52:540.12:200.07:144:41Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:351.59:442.43:460.03:110.07:144:41Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:271.510:322.44:370.04:020.17:154:41Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:211.511:222.35:270.04:550.27:164:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:191.56:170.15:500.37:174:41Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:142.21:201.57:090.16:490.47:174:42Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:112.02:221.68:010.27:550.57:184:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:121.83:221.68:540.29:090.57:194:42Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:141.74:201.79:460.210:270.57:194:43Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:171.65:141.910:350.211:390.57:204:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:171.56:052.011:210.27:204:44Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:141.46:522.112:420.412:040.27:214:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:071.47:362.21:370.312:460.27:214:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:551.38:152.22:260.31:260.27:224:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:391.38:522.23:080.32:060.27:224:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:201.49:262.23:460.22:460.27:224:47New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:001.49:582.24:210.23:240.27:234:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:391.410:312.24:530.24:040.37:234:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:181.411:072.25:250.24:440.37:234:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:581.411:462.15:580.15:270.37:234:49Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:411.56:330.16:150.47:244:50Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 2:57 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 7% 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 (7% 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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