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 1h 45m 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 - Nov 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:314.65:445.211:561.06:285:01Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:134.96:275.212:290.812:450.86:295:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:525.37:085.21:050.61:300.66:304:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:305.67:485.21:400.52:120.56:314:58Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:075.98:285.12:150.32:520.36:334:57Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:456.19:075.02:500.23:320.26:344:56Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:236.39:474.93:260.24:120.26:354:55Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:046.410:304.74:040.24:550.26:364:54Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:486.311:174.54:450.25:430.36:374:53Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:376.25:310.36:360.46:384:52Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:114.412:316.16:250.47:350.56:394:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:104.31:315.97:260.58:360.56:404:50Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:164.42:365.78:330.69:380.46:414:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:264.63:465.69:430.510:390.36:434:49Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:345.04:535.510:540.411:360.26:444:48Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:335.45:535.412:010.36:454:47Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:265.96:475.412:280.01:030.16:464:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:166.37:385.31:16-0.11:59-0.16:474:46New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:036.58:275.12:03-0.22:51-0.26:484:45New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:496.69:134.92:47-0.23:39-0.26:494:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:336.69:574.73:30-0.14:24-0.16:504:44New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:166.410:424.54:120.05:090.16:514:43Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:596.111:274.24:540.25:550.26:524:43Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:445.85:380.46:430.46:544:42Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:144.112:305.56:260.67:340.66:554:42Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:033.91:185.27:190.88:250.76:564:41First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:553.92:084.98:140.99:150.76:574:41First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:503.93:024.79:121.010:030.76:584:40First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:484.13:594.610:120.910:480.66:594:40First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:414.44:534.511:110.811:310.57:004:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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