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 : 8:25 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 1:50 am (5.1 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:415.49:594.53:43-0.34:19-0.37:085:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:175.310:364.64:21-0.44:52-0.47:075:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:535.211:144.75:00-0.35:28-0.47:065:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:325.011:564.85:43-0.36:08-0.47:055:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:144.76:31-0.26:52-0.37:045:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:424.91:014.47:240.07:41-0.37:035:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:345.01:554.28:220.18:35-0.37:025:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:335.02:593.99:260.19:35-0.27:015:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:425.14:133.910:360.110:39-0.37:005:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:545.35:264.011:460.011:45-0.46:595:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:005.66:304.312:51-0.26:585:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:005.87:284.712:49-0.51:50-0.46:575:34Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:566.08:225.01:49-0.72:42-0.76:555:35Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:476.19:125.32:45-0.93:29-0.86:545:37Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:356.09:595.43:37-0.94:13-0.86:535:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:215.810:455.44:25-0.94:56-0.76:525:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:055.411:305.35:13-0.75:38-0.66:515:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:485.06:01-0.46:22-0.46:495:41Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:155.212:324.66:51-0.17:07-0.16:485:42Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:014.91:174.27:440.27:540.16:475:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:504.72:063.88:390.48:440.36:455:44Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:444.53:033.69:380.69:370.46:445:46Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:454.44:093.510:420.610:350.56:435:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:474.55:123.511:440.611:330.46:415:48Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:424.76:053.712:380.56:405:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:314.96:524.012:270.31:230.36:385:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:155.17:344.31:160.12:030.26:375:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:575.28:154.62:000.02:380.06:365:52New Moon28Mon
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 5:07 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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