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 6h 10m 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:001.75:520.15:540.27:115:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:092.012:531.86:350.16:530.37:105:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:031.91:461.97:190.17:550.37:095:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:591.72:391.98:040.29:030.47:085:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:561.53:332.08:500.210:150.47:075:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:541.44:272.09:390.311:250.47:065:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:521.35:232.110:300.37:055:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:511.26:172.112:300.411:21 AM0.37:045:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:481.27:082.11:260.412:130.37:035:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:411.37:542.12:140.31:040.37:025:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:291.38:352.12:550.31:520.37:015:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:131.49:122.13:300.32:390.37:005:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:521.59:472.14:000.23:240.36:585:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:291.610:222.04:290.24:060.36:575:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:031.610:572.04:570.14:480.36:565:40Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:371.711:361.95:260.15:310.36:555:41Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:131.85:570.16:150.46:535:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:181.812:521.96:310.17:040.46:525:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:031.71:362.07:090.17:580.46:515:44First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:531.62:262.07:510.18:590.46:505:46First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:471.43:212.18:410.110:070.56:485:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:461.44:212.19:370.211:170.56:475:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:511.35:252.110:410.26:455:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:001.36:312.112:250.411:47 AM0.26:445:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:081.47:342.11:260.412:530.16:435:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:111.58:322.22:200.31:560.16:415:52Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:071.69:262.13:100.22:570.16:405:53Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:591.810:162.13:570.13:550.16:385:54Full Moon28Mon
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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