7-Day Tide Forecast
Betterton Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8573364. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 65°F
Sunday, Apr 19
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:21 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:00 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 4:06 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:23 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Monday, Apr 20
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:54 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 5:03 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:16 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Tuesday, Apr 21
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:06 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:54 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 6:02 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:14 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Wednesday, Apr 22
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:08 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 12:00 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 7:03 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Thursday, Apr 23
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:18 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 6:19 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 1:11 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 8:02 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Friday, Apr 24
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:26 AM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 7:34 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:21 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 8:58 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Saturday, Apr 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:35 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 8:51 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 3:27 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 9:49 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Kent County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.