Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 24m at 5:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:59 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:211.84:301.510:130.310:080.66:325:03First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:161.85:211.610:590.311:130.56:335:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:111.76:081.811:420.26:345:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:051.76:521.912:110.512:220.26:354:59Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:571.67:322.01:050.41:000.26:374:58Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:461.68:102.11:540.31:380.16:384:57Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:311.68:472.22:400.22:160.16:394:56Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:141.59:262.33:250.22:540.16:404:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:561.510:062.34:090.13:350.16:414:54Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:391.510:492.34:540.14:200.16:424:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:271.511:372.25:390.25:090.16:434:52Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:211.56:270.26:030.26:444:51Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:312.11:241.57:180.27:040.36:454:51Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:302.02:311.68:140.38:140.46:474:50Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:351.93:381.79:140.29:310.46:484:49Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:421.84:431.810:140.210:480.46:494:48Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:481.75:431.911:110.111:580.36:504:47Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:521.76:382.012:040.16:514:47Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:531.77:282.11:000.312:530.16:524:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:481.68:142.21:560.21:380.16:534:45New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:381.68:552.32:480.12:210.16:544:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:241.69:342.33:360.13:010.16:554:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:071.510:112.34:210.13:410.26:574:44New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:501.510:482.25:030.14:200.26:584:43Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:321.411:252.25:430.25:000.36:594:43Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:171.46:220.25:430.47:004:42Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:062.11:061.47:010.26:290.57:014:42Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:492.01:581.57:420.27:220.57:024:42First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:381.92:511.58:240.28:210.67:034:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:301.83:421.69:100.29:270.67:044:41First Quarter30Mon
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 8:52 am — 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 14% 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 (14% 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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