Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 13m at 11:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:06 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:362.15:100.36:340.26:057:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:251.412:142.15:500.37:120.26:047:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:061.412:532.16:310.47:490.26:037:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:501.41:352.07:150.48:270.36:028:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:371.52:201.98:020.49:070.36:008:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:241.53:081.98:540.59:480.35:598:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:101.64:001.89:500.510:310.35:588:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:561.74:551.710:510.511:150.35:578:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:401.85:531.611:540.411:590.35:568:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:241.96:531.512:550.35:558:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:102.07:531.512:440.31:540.25:548:06Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:582.18:491.41:290.32:510.15:538:07New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:472.29:421.42:150.33:450.15:528:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:372.310:311.43:040.34:380.15:518:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:282.311:211.43:550.25:290.15:508:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:202.34:490.26:190.15:498:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:131.512:132.25:460.27:080.25:488:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:081.51:102.16:460.27:570.25:478:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:071.62:101.97:490.38:480.25:478:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:071.73:121.88:560.39:400.25:468:15First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:061.84:151.710:070.310:320.25:458:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:021.95:171.611:180.311:240.35:448:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:562.06:191.512:260.35:448:17Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:472.17:201.512:140.31:290.25:438:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:372.18:171.41:010.32:260.25:428:19Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:242.29:101.41:460.33:200.15:428:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:082.29:571.42:300.34:090.15:418:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:492.210:411.43:120.44:540.15:418:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:282.211:221.43:550.45:340.25:408:22Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:052.14:370.46:100.25:408:23Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:041.411:42 AM2.15:210.46:440.25:398:23Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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