Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 11:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 4:37 am (2.2 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 - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:052.13:531.310:040.49:270.37:006:47Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:102.05:051.411:090.410:440.47:016:46Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:161.96:141.512:090.37:016:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:211.97:171.712:010.41:020.27:026:43Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:231.88:121.91:120.31:510.17:036:41Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:211.89:022.02:150.32:360.17:046:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:131.89:462.13:130.23:180.17:056:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:021.710:272.24:060.23:580.17:066:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:481.611:052.24:570.14:360.17:076:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:331.511:442.25:460.15:130.27:086:33Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:171.46:340.25:500.27:096:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:242.21:021.37:230.26:280.37:106:30Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:072.21:531.28:130.37:110.37:116:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:532.12:481.29:050.47:590.47:126:27First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:442.03:481.29:580.48:550.57:136:26First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:371.94:471.310:500.410:010.67:146:24First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:321.95:431.411:370.311:100.67:156:23First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:271.86:341.512:190.37:166:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:211.77:201.712:170.512:580.27:176:20Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:151.78:011.81:170.51:340.27:196:19Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:061.78:392.02:110.42:090.27:206:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:541.69:162.13:010.32:440.27:216:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:381.59:532.33:480.23:190.17:226:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:191.510:312.34:350.23:570.17:236:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:001.411:122.45:200.24:370.17:246:12Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:421.411:582.36:060.25:210.17:256:11Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:301.311:472.35:540.35:100.16:265:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:271.36:450.36:060.26:275:08Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:432.11:341.47:390.47:100.36:285:07Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:462.02:471.48:380.48:240.46:295:06Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:531.93:571.69:390.39:450.46:305:04Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:03 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 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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