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 4h 55m 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:281.510:382.44:430.14:040.17:244:51Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:221.511:292.25:300.15:010.27:244:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:201.66:170.16:000.27:244:52Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:232.11:201.67:050.17:040.37:244:53Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:211.92:201.77:540.18:130.47:244:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:221.83:191.88:440.29:280.57:244:55Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:241.64:161.99:350.210:440.47:244:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:271.55:112.010:260.211:540.47:244:57Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:281.46:042.111:150.27:244:58Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:271.36:542.212:570.312:020.27:244:59Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:211.37:402.21:520.312:470.27:235:00Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:101.38:222.32:410.21:310.27:235:01New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:541.39:002.33:230.22:140.27:235:02New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:351.39:342.24:000.22:560.27:225:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:151.410:072.24:330.23:370.37:225:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:541.410:402.15:030.24:180.37:225:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:321.511:142.15:320.14:590.47:215:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:111.56:010.15:420.47:215:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:511.66:330.16:280.57:205:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:351.91:321.77:080.17:200.57:205:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:231.82:161.87:460.18:180.57:195:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:161.63:031.98:280.29:250.57:195:12First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:131.53:552.09:150.210:360.57:185:13First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:141.44:512.110:070.211:460.47:175:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:181.35:502.211:040.27:175:15Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:241.36:512.312:520.412:030.17:165:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:281.37:502.31:520.31:030.17:155:18Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:271.48:452.32:460.22:020.17:155:19Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:231.59:372.33:360.23:010.17:145:20Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:161.610:272.24:230.13:590.17:135:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:081.711:172.15:080.14:560.17:125:22Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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