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 2h 44m 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 - Aug 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:402.25:121.411:300.310:560.16:048:16Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:362.26:171.412:320.36:058:15Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:342.27:221.51:310.26:068:14Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:332.28:251.51:010.22:270.16:078:13Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:302.29:251.62:020.23:190.16:088:12New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:242.210:191.73:020.24:090.06:098:10New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:162.111:101.84:010.34:550.06:108:09New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:072.011:581.84:580.35:400.06:118:08Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:561.95:540.36:220.16:128:07Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:451.912:471.86:500.37:020.16:138:06Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:321.91:401.67:470.47:430.26:148:04Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:202.02:341.58:460.48:240.26:148:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:082.03:291.49:480.49:080.36:158:02First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:572.14:251.310:510.49:560.36:168:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:472.15:201.311:500.410:480.36:177:59First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:352.16:161.312:430.36:187:58Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:242.17:111.31:300.36:197:57Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:122.18:031.412:360.42:120.26:207:55Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:582.18:501.51:280.42:510.26:217:54Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:422.09:331.62:190.43:270.26:227:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:242.010:121.73:080.44:000.16:237:51Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:062.010:491.83:560.34:330.16:247:49Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:461.911:251.94:430.35:060.16:257:48Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:281.85:310.35:410.16:267:47Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:032.012:121.76:200.36:180.16:267:45Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:452.11:001.67:110.37:000.16:277:44Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:332.11:531.58:060.37:460.16:287:42Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:252.12:521.49:050.38:390.16:297:41Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:222.23:561.410:090.49:380.26:307:39Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:212.15:021.411:140.310:440.26:317:38Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:222.16:091.512:170.36:327:36Waning 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 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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