Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 2:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:172.06:251.312:340.37:006:46Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:122.07:171.41:180.37:016:45Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:082.08:031.512:430.41:570.27:026:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:012.08:441.71:420.32:330.27:036:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:521.99:231.92:390.23:080.27:046:40New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:401.810:022.13:320.23:430.17:056:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:251.710:422.24:250.14:190.17:066:37New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:101.611:242.35:160.14:570.17:076:35Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:561.56:080.15:390.17:086:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:112.312:461.47:010.26:260.17:096:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:012.31:421.37:570.27:170.27:106:31First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:582.22:481.38:590.38:160.37:116:29First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:002.14:001.310:070.39:230.47:126:28First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:062.05:131.411:160.310:380.47:136:26First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:132.06:221.512:180.37:146:25Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:181.97:231.61:110.27:156:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:191.98:161.81:060.41:570.17:166:22Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:151.89:021.92:080.42:380.17:176:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:041.89:422.03:040.33:140.17:186:19Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:491.710:182.13:560.33:480.17:196:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:291.610:522.24:430.24:190.17:206:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:071.511:252.25:270.34:510.27:216:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:441.411:582.26:090.35:230.27:226:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:231.36:500.35:570.27:246:12Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:332.11:061.37:310.46:340.37:256:11Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:112.11:571.28:140.47:150.47:266:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:542.12:541.29:020.48:020.47:276:08Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:422.03:541.29:540.48:580.57:286:07Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:362.04:531.310:470.310:030.57:296:06Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:341.95:471.411:380.311:140.57:306:05Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:331.96:371.512:230.37:316:04Waning 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 5:30 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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