Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : 5:57 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 11:05 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Jul 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:252.03:331.69:410.49:340.15:418:35Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:122.14:311.510:430.310:240.15:428:35Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:022.25:301.511:460.311:170.15:428:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:552.36:321.412:480.25:438:34Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:502.37:361.412:140.11:470.25:438:34Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:472.38:381.51:120.22:440.15:448:34New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:432.39:391.52:120.23:390.15:448:33New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:382.310:361.63:110.24:310.05:458:33New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:322.211:311.74:110.25:210.05:468:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:242.15:100.36:090.05:468:32Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:251.712:182.06:090.36:560.05:478:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:181.81:131.97:090.47:410.15:488:31Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:101.92:101.78:100.48:250.15:498:31First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:011.93:081.69:130.49:090.25:498:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:512.04:051.510:190.49:550.25:508:30First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:402.15:001.411:230.410:410.35:518:29First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:282.15:551.312:240.35:528:29Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:152.16:501.31:190.35:528:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:022.27:431.312:180.32:070.35:538:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:482.18:341.31:060.32:510.25:548:27Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:312.19:221.41:550.33:310.25:558:26Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:122.110:061.52:430.44:070.25:568:25Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:512.110:471.53:290.44:410.15:568:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:292.011:261.64:160.45:140.15:578:24Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:082.05:020.45:460.15:588:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:031.711:49 AM1.95:490.46:190.15:598:22Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:411.812:331.86:370.46:540.16:008:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:211.91:211.77:290.47:330.16:018:20Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:062.02:141.68:240.48:160.16:028:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:542.13:111.59:230.49:040.16:038:18Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:462.24:101.410:260.39:580.16:038:17Third 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 2:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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