Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : in 28m at 10:52 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:06 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:484.35:225.711:060.96:297:33First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:554.26:225.712:261.012:071.06:307:32Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:524.37:145.71:261.01:041.06:317:30Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:414.58:005.82:170.91:570.96:327:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:244.78:425.93:000.82:440.86:337:27Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:044.99:216.03:370.73:260.76:347:25Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:415.19:576.04:090.64:050.66:357:24Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:155.310:325.94:390.54:410.56:367:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:495.511:065.85:080.55:170.56:367:21Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:235.611:415.65:380.55:540.66:377:19Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:595.76:090.56:340.76:387:17Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:175.312:375.86:440.67:180.86:397:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:565.01:195.87:230.68:080.96:407:14Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:394.82:065.98:090.79:031.06:417:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:294.53:015.99:000.810:051.06:427:11Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:304.44:065.99:590.811:111.06:437:09Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:434.45:186.111:040.76:447:08Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:574.66:266.312:190.812:130.66:457:06Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:015.07:276.51:220.61:190.46:457:05Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:595.58:236.72:180.42:210.16:467:03Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:526.09:176.83:100.13:19-0.16:477:01New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:436.410:076.73:57-0.14:14-0.26:487:00New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:326.710:556.44:42-0.15:05-0.26:496:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:196.811:436.05:25-0.15:56-0.16:506:56Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:076.76:090.06:480.16:516:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:315.612:566.66:540.37:430.46:526:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:215.11:476.37:430.58:420.76:536:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:144.71:416.07:360.88:440.95:545:50First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:114.42:395.78:321.09:491.15:555:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:164.23:445.59:331.210:541.15:565:47First Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8555388)

Common Questions About Bowers Beach, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bowers Beach, DE today?

Slack tide in Bowers Beach, DE is approximately 1:59 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 Bowers Beach, DE?

Bowers Beach, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Bowers Beach, DE 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 Bowers Beach, DE?

Tide predictions for Bowers Beach, DE 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 Bowers Beach, DE?

Tide data for Bowers Beach, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8555388. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8555388.

What is the moon phase in Bowers Beach, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bowers Beach, DE is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Bowers Beach, DE 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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