Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 5:57 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (1.6 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 - Jan 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:161.49:192.23:360.22:440.27:244:51New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:551.59:522.24:100.23:240.27:244:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:331.510:252.14:410.24:030.37:244:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:111.510:592.15:110.14:430.37:244:54Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:501.611:362.05:430.15:250.47:244:55Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:301.66:150.16:100.47:244:56Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:181.91:121.76:510.16:590.47:244:56First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:051.81:581.87:300.17:560.57:234:57First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:571.72:471.98:140.18:590.57:234:58First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:541.63:402.09:030.110:090.57:234:59First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:541.54:372.19:570.111:190.47:235:00Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:581.45:362.210:540.17:235:01Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:031.46:352.212:250.411:53 AM0.17:225:03Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:081.47:332.31:250.312:520.17:225:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:081.58:282.32:210.21:500.07:225:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:041.69:192.33:130.12:470.07:215:06Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:581.710:092.34:020.13:430.17:215:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:501.710:582.24:490.04:380.17:205:08Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:421.811:482.15:340.05:330.27:205:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:341.86:190.06:300.37:195:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:411.91:281.87:040.17:300.37:195:11Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:361.82:221.97:500.18:340.47:185:12Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:321.63:171.98:370.29:440.47:175:14Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:301.54:112.09:260.210:550.57:175:15Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:281.45:062.010:170.37:165:16Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:261.35:592.112:000.411:09 AM0.37:155:17Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:231.36:502.112:570.412:000.37:155:18Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:171.37:362.11:460.412:490.27:145:19Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:061.48:172.12:290.31:370.37:135:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:511.58:552.13:060.32:230.37:125:22New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:321.59:312.13:390.23:060.37:115:23New Moon31Sat
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 9:02 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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