Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 10:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 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 - Apr 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:121.33:192.08:380.310:190.46:477:28Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:031.34:102.09:280.411:130.56:467:29Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:561.35:021.910:250.46:447:30Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:521.35:571.812:040.511:27 AM0.46:427:31Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:471.46:541.812:510.412:310.46:417:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:371.57:501.81:330.41:320.46:397:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:231.78:451.72:130.42:290.36:387:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:031.89:351.72:500.43:230.26:367:35New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:421.910:211.63:260.44:140.26:357:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:212.111:041.64:020.35:030.16:337:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:022.211:471.54:400.35:510.16:327:38Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:462.25:220.26:380.26:307:39Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:301.412:352.26:070.27:270.26:297:40Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:171.41:282.26:570.28:190.36:277:41Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:111.42:272.17:520.29:140.46:267:42First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:101.43:292.08:530.210:140.46:247:43First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:151.54:331.910:020.311:160.46:237:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:201.65:401.811:160.36:217:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:251.76:461.712:150.412:300.36:207:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:251.87:501.71:090.31:380.36:197:47Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:201.98:491.71:590.32:400.26:177:48Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:082.09:431.62:450.33:360.16:167:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:512.110:301.63:280.34:280.16:147:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:312.111:141.54:070.35:170.16:137:51Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:092.111:561.54:450.36:020.16:127:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:472.15:230.36:450.26:107:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:361.412:262.16:010.37:260.26:097:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:181.41:072.16:400.38:070.36:087:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:021.41:512.07:230.48:490.36:077:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:491.42:372.08:100.49:310.36:057:56Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:54 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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