Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 8:25 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:505.07:196.41:100.61:060.36:307:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:485.38:146.42:090.42:080.26:307:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:415.69:056.43:010.33:050.16:317:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:305.99:516.43:470.23:560.16:327:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:156.010:346.24:290.14:430.16:337:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:566.111:145.95:080.15:260.26:347:25New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:376.111:535.65:450.26:090.46:357:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:176.06:220.46:530.66:367:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:335.312:585.87:020.67:390.86:377:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:145.01:415.77:440.88:281.06:387:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:574.72:275.58:290.99:201.16:397:17First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:454.53:175.49:171.010:161.26:397:15First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:394.34:155.410:091.111:141.36:407:14First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:424.35:165.411:061.16:417:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:444.46:125.612:101.212:031.06:427:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:374.77:025.81:011.012:580.96:437:09Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:255.07:485.91:460.81:500.76:447:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:105.48:326.12:280.62:380.56:457:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:535.89:156.23:090.43:260.36:467:04Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:366.29:596.23:490.24:110.16:477:02Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:196.510:436.14:290.04:570.06:487:01Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:046.711:295.95:11-0.15:440.06:496:59Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:526.85:540.06:350.16:496:58Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:185.712:436.76:420.17:310.36:506:56Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:125.41:396.67:350.28:320.56:516:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:105.11:396.47:330.48:370.65:525:53Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:154.92:466.28:370.59:450.75:535:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:274.93:596.19:440.610:530.75:545:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:395.05:076.110:540.611:550.65:555:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:415.36:066.112:010.55:565:46Waning Crescent30Thu
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 11:23 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 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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