Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 4:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:041.512:532.16:310.37:500.26:057:57Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:491.41:382.17:130.48:350.26:047:58Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:351.42:252.07:580.49:210.36:037:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:231.43:141.98:470.410:070.36:027:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:131.44:051.99:420.510:530.36:008:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:021.54:571.810:420.511:380.35:598:01Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:521.65:521.711:440.55:588:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:391.76:481.712:220.312:450.45:578:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:251.87:451.61:040.31:420.45:568:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:081.98:401.61:450.32:360.35:558:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:492.09:311.52:250.33:280.25:548:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:302.110:191.53:050.34:180.15:538:07New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:122.211:041.43:460.35:060.15:528:08New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:562.211:491.44:300.35:540.15:518:09Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:432.25:170.26:410.15:508:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:361.412:332.26:080.27:280.25:498:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:271.51:292.17:030.28:180.25:488:12Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:241.52:282.08:030.39:090.35:488:13First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:231.63:301.99:090.310:030.35:478:14First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:231.74:331.810:190.310:590.35:468:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:221.85:371.711:320.311:540.35:458:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:191.96:411.612:410.35:448:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:142.07:441.612:460.31:440.25:448:17Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:062.18:431.61:360.32:430.15:438:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:542.19:381.52:240.33:380.15:428:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:392.210:281.53:090.34:290.15:428:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:202.211:141.53:530.35:180.15:418:20Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:002.211:581.44:350.46:030.15:418:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:402.25:160.46:440.15:408:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:411.412:202.15:590.47:240.25:408:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:251.41:022.06:430.48:020.25:398:23Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:54 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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