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 1h 22m 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 - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:141.46:240.25:430.37:054:41Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:162.11:211.47:170.26:470.47:064:41Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:162.02:301.58:120.27:590.57:074:40Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:211.83:361.69:080.39:210.67:084:40Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:281.74:361.710:020.310:440.57:094:40Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:341.55:311.910:510.311:580.47:104:40Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:381.56:212.011:360.37:114:40Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:361.47:072.21:010.312:180.27:124:40Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:271.37:492.21:560.312:580.27:124:40Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:131.38:282.32:450.21:360.27:134:40New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:541.39:042.33:280.22:140.27:144:41New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:341.39:382.34:080.22:520.27:154:41New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:121.310:102.34:430.23:300.27:154:41New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:521.310:422.25:150.24:090.37:164:41Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:341.311:172.25:470.24:490.47:174:41Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:181.36:190.25:330.47:174:42Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:031.46:530.26:210.57:184:42Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:392.01:491.57:290.27:160.57:194:43First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:291.92:351.68:080.28:200.57:194:43First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:251.73:221.88:500.29:300.57:204:43First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:251.64:111.99:350.210:420.47:204:44First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:271.55:032.110:230.211:500.37:214:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:291.45:572.211:140.27:214:45Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:301.36:512.312:530.312:060.17:224:46Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:281.37:462.41:520.212:590.17:224:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:241.38:382.52:470.21:530.17:224:47Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:181.49:292.43:390.12:470.17:234:48Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:121.410:182.44:290.13:420.17:234:48Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:061.511:082.25:160.14:390.27:234:49Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:031.56:030.15:370.37:234:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:012.11:021.66:490.16:390.47:234:51Third Quarter31Sat
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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