Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 5:57 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 11:05 am (2.1 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 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:031.59:122.53:170.12:360.07:054:41Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:501.49:582.54:060.13:230.07:064:41Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:381.410:472.44:540.14:130.17:064:41Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:301.411:382.35:430.15:060.17:074:41Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:301.46:330.26:050.27:084:40Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:332.11:361.57:260.27:090.47:094:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:342.02:441.68:220.28:220.57:104:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:401.83:501.79:210.29:420.57:114:40Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:471.74:521.810:170.211:010.57:124:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:531.65:491.911:110.27:134:40Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:571.56:402.112:110.411:59 AM0.27:144:41Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:551.57:272.21:130.312:430.27:144:41Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:481.48:092.22:070.21:250.27:154:41New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:351.48:482.32:560.22:040.27:164:41New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:171.49:242.33:410.22:430.27:164:41New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:571.49:582.34:210.23:210.27:174:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:361.410:312.24:570.23:590.27:184:42Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:151.411:052.25:310.24:380.37:184:42Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:581.411:412.16:040.25:180.47:194:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:431.46:370.26:020.57:204:43Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:202.01:301.47:130.26:510.57:204:44First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:051.92:171.57:520.27:460.67:214:44First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:561.83:051.68:340.28:490.67:214:45First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:521.73:521.79:190.29:570.57:214:45First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:511.64:401.910:050.211:070.47:224:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:531.55:302.010:530.27:224:46Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:541.46:212.212:120.311:42 AM0.27:234:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:541.47:132.31:120.312:320.17:234:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:501.48:052.42:080.21:230.17:234:48Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:431.48:552.53:010.12:150.07:234:49Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:341.49:482.43:510.13:080.07:244:50Full Moon31Fri
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 2:31 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 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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