Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : 10:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 3:27 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:165.910:356.54:340.14:420.06:307:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:016.211:206.35:130.05:30-0.16:317:31Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:476.45:54-0.16:200.06:327:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:076.012:356.56:380.07:140.16:327:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:565.61:286.57:260.18:140.46:337:26Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:505.22:246.48:190.39:170.66:347:24First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:494.83:276.39:160.510:260.76:357:23First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:574.54:386.210:190.611:390.86:367:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:154.45:506.111:270.76:377:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:264.66:546.212:490.812:370.76:387:18Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:264.87:506.21:500.71:410.66:397:17Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:175.18:396.22:420.62:380.56:407:15Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:035.49:236.23:260.53:280.46:417:13Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:455.610:036.14:040.44:130.46:417:12Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:225.710:395.94:380.44:530.46:427:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:575.811:145.65:110.45:320.56:437:09Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:325.811:505.35:420.56:100.66:447:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:075.86:150.66:500.86:457:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:275.012:455.76:500.87:341.06:467:04Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:064.71:265.67:290.98:211.16:477:02Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:494.52:115.58:121.19:141.36:487:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:374.23:025.49:001.210:101.36:496:59Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:334.14:025.49:541.211:111.36:506:57Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:394.15:075.510:541.26:516:56Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:454.35:075.712:101.210:56 AM1.05:515:54Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:404.76:005.912:031.011:55 AM0.85:525:52Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:295.16:496.212:500.712:510.55:535:51Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:165.77:366.31:340.51:440.35:545:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:026.28:236.42:170.22:350.05:555:48New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:486.69:106.32:590.03:25-0.25:565:46New Moon30Fri
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 6:43 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 Bowers Beach, DE?

Bowers Beach, DE is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Bowers Beach, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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