Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 9:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 3:11 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:484.44:225.610:100.911:321.16:297:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:534.25:265.511:081.06:307:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:584.26:245.512:361.112:081.06:317:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:524.47:145.61:311.11:051.06:327:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:384.67:585.82:181.01:550.96:337:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:214.88:385.92:570.82:410.76:347:25Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:005.19:165.93:320.73:230.66:357:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:375.49:525.94:020.64:020.56:367:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:135.610:275.84:320.54:400.46:377:21New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:485.811:025.75:010.55:170.46:377:19New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:235.911:385.55:320.45:560.56:387:17Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:016.06:060.56:380.66:397:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:165.212:436.06:440.57:260.76:407:14Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:585.01:296.17:270.68:190.86:417:13Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:464.72:226.08:180.79:180.96:427:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:424.53:226.09:150.710:220.96:437:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:504.44:326.010:190.711:300.96:447:08First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:074.65:446.211:280.76:457:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:184.96:486.412:360.712:370.56:467:04Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:195.37:466.51:350.51:420.36:467:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:145.88:406.62:290.22:430.16:477:01Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:056.39:316.63:180.03:39-0.16:487:00Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:546.610:196.44:04-0.14:31-0.26:496:58Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:416.811:056.14:47-0.15:20-0.16:506:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:276.811:515.75:290.06:090.16:516:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:136.66:120.27:000.46:526:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:385.31:006.36:570.47:540.66:536:52Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:274.91:496.07:450.78:510.96:546:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:184.62:415.78:370.99:511.16:556:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:144.32:395.58:331.19:541.25:565:47Third Quarter30Sun
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 12:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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