Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 12:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:122.211:021.63:520.34:590.06:047:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:592.311:501.64:370.25:500.06:037:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:482.35:260.26:410.16:027:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:401.512:412.26:170.27:320.16:018:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:341.51:372.17:120.28:250.26:008:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:311.62:372.08:110.29:210.25:598:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:321.63:391.99:150.310:190.35:588:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:331.64:431.810:240.311:180.35:568:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:341.75:471.811:350.35:558:05Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:321.86:511.712:140.312:430.35:548:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:271.97:521.61:060.31:470.35:538:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:182.08:491.61:530.32:450.25:528:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:042.09:401.62:370.33:390.25:518:09New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:462.110:261.53:190.34:290.15:518:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:252.111:081.53:580.35:140.15:508:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:022.111:481.54:360.35:560.25:498:12New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:382.15:150.36:340.25:488:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:281.412:152.15:540.37:110.25:478:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:101.412:542.06:350.47:470.25:468:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:541.51:352.07:180.48:250.25:468:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:401.52:201.98:050.49:060.25:458:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:261.53:091.98:560.59:480.25:448:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:111.64:011.89:520.510:330.25:438:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:561.74:571.810:520.411:180.35:438:19First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:411.85:551.711:540.35:428:19Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:261.96:561.612:030.312:550.35:428:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:132.07:561.512:490.31:550.25:418:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:032.28:531.51:360.32:520.15:418:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:532.39:481.52:240.33:480.05:408:23Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:442.310:401.53:140.24:420.05:408:23Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:352.311:321.54:070.25:340.05:398:24Full Moon31Fri
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 2:59 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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