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 4h 40m 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 - Sep 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:471.911:191.94:410.35:020.16:337:34Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:291.711:572.15:320.25:340.16:347:33Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:131.66:240.26:100.16:357:31Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:392.21:011.57:170.36:500.16:367:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:272.21:531.48:140.37:360.16:377:28Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:212.22:531.39:150.48:280.26:387:26Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:192.23:581.210:220.49:290.26:387:25Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:212.25:081.311:320.410:370.36:397:23Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:242.16:201.312:360.36:407:21Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:272.17:281.41:330.26:417:20Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:282.08:291.512:580.42:240.26:427:18Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:252.09:221.72:030.43:090.16:437:17New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:172.010:081.83:030.33:500.16:447:15New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:051.910:491.93:590.34:280.16:457:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:501.811:272.04:530.35:030.16:467:12New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:341.65:440.35:350.26:477:10Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:042.012:161.56:330.36:070.26:487:08Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:412.11:001.47:230.46:410.26:487:07Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:222.11:471.38:150.47:180.36:497:05Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:062.12:401.29:100.57:590.36:507:04First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:542.13:381.110:090.58:470.46:517:02First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:442.04:391.111:090.49:430.46:527:00First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:372.05:401.212:040.46:536:59First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:302.06:371.312:510.36:546:57Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:232.07:291.41:310.36:556:55Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:162.08:141.512:520.52:080.26:566:54Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:082.08:531.71:500.42:410.26:576:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:571.99:301.92:450.33:130.26:586:51Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:431.810:062.13:370.23:450.16:596:49Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:271.710:442.24:280.14:190.17:006:47Full Moon30Fri
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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