Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 15m at 2:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Aug 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:382.27:221.12:000.36:048:17Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:252.28:151.212:320.32:450.36:048:16Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:102.29:051.21:230.43:250.26:058:14Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:532.29:511.32:120.44:020.26:068:13New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:332.110:331.43:010.44:340.26:078:12New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:122.111:111.53:500.45:050.16:088:11New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:522.011:471.64:380.45:340.16:098:10New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:321.95:280.46:040.16:108:09Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:221.712:161.86:180.46:360.16:118:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:001.91:031.67:110.47:110.16:128:06Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:422.01:541.58:070.47:500.16:138:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:292.12:491.49:060.48:340.16:148:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:202.23:481.310:100.49:260.26:158:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:152.24:501.311:160.410:230.26:158:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:122.25:551.312:210.36:168:00Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:112.27:031.31:230.36:177:59Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:122.28:091.412:310.22:190.26:187:57Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:102.29:111.51:350.33:110.16:197:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:062.110:071.62:380.34:000.16:207:55Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:592.110:571.73:380.34:440.06:217:53Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:492.011:431.84:370.35:260.16:227:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:371.95:350.46:040.16:237:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:261.812:271.76:310.46:410.26:247:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:091.91:181.57:280.47:160.26:257:47Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:532.02:101.48:270.47:530.36:267:46Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:392.03:051.39:290.48:330.36:277:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:282.14:001.210:340.49:180.36:277:43Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:172.14:571.111:380.410:080.46:287:42Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:082.15:541.112:350.46:297:40Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:582.16:521.21:240.36:307:38Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:482.17:471.212:010.42:070.36:317:37Waning Crescent31Sun
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 5:22 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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