Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : 9:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 2:22 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:577.09:246.33:05-0.23:39-0.35:575:44Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:477.210:146.13:51-0.34:31-0.35:585:43Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:387.211:075.74:37-0.25:24-0.15:595:41Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:317.05:27-0.16:210.16:005:40Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:035.412:286.86:210.27:240.46:015:38Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:025.11:296.47:200.48:300.66:025:37Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:074.82:356.18:240.69:380.76:035:35Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:164.83:455.89:320.810:450.86:045:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:264.84:515.710:420.811:440.76:055:32Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:275.15:475.711:470.86:065:30Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:175.36:355.612:340.712:440.76:075:29Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:015.57:185.51:170.61:330.66:085:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:405.87:575.51:550.62:180.56:095:26New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:175.98:345.42:300.52:570.56:105:24New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:526.09:095.33:030.53:340.56:115:23New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:266.19:445.13:340.54:090.56:125:22New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:016.110:194.94:060.54:450.66:135:20Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:376.010:574.74:390.65:230.76:145:19Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:165.911:374.65:150.76:040.86:155:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:585.85:540.86:500.96:165:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:214.412:445.76:400.97:390.96:175:15First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:104.31:345.67:331.08:320.96:185:13First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:044.42:305.58:311.09:260.96:195:12First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:064.53:325.59:330.910:210.76:205:11First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:104.94:345.610:370.711:160.56:215:09Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:095.45:325.711:400.56:225:08Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:025.96:265.812:080.212:400.26:235:07Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:546.47:195.912:580.01:37-0.16:245:06Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:456.98:125.81:48-0.22:32-0.36:255:04Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:367.29:045.72:37-0.43:25-0.46:275:03Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:277.39:575.63:26-0.44:17-0.46:285:02Full Moon31Sat
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 5:45 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 36% 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 (36% 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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