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 6h 32m 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 - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:362.18:361.312:580.42:440.26:327:35Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:222.19:191.51:520.43:180.26:337:34New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:072.09:581.62:440.43:500.16:347:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:492.010:321.73:350.44:200.16:357:31New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:311.911:061.94:250.34:490.16:367:29New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:131.811:422.05:140.35:200.16:377:28Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:561.66:040.25:540.16:387:26Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:212.112:411.56:560.36:320.16:387:24Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:062.21:311.47:500.37:150.16:397:23First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:572.22:271.38:490.48:050.26:407:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:542.23:311.29:530.49:030.26:417:20First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:542.24:401.211:030.410:080.36:427:18First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:572.15:511.312:100.46:437:16Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:012.17:011.41:090.36:447:15Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:042.08:051.512:320.42:020.26:457:13Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:032.09:011.71:390.42:490.16:467:11Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:572.09:501.82:420.33:320.16:477:10Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:481.910:331.93:390.34:120.16:487:08Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:341.811:122.04:340.34:480.16:497:07Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:191.711:492.05:260.35:220.16:497:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:031.66:160.35:550.26:507:03Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:262.112:471.47:060.36:290.26:517:02Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:062.11:331.37:580.47:050.36:527:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:502.12:251.28:520.47:450.36:536:58Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:372.13:211.19:510.48:310.46:546:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:282.04:211.110:520.49:250.46:556:55Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:202.05:231.211:480.410:270.56:566:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:132.06:211.212:370.36:576:52Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:072.07:141.41:180.36:586:50Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:002.08:011.512:350.51:550.26:596:49Waning Crescent30Tue
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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