Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 7:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:35 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Dec 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:136.06:130.07:05-0.17:014:39Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:514.81:085.77:120.18:01-0.17:024:39Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:514.92:075.48:150.28:59-0.17:034:39Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:545.03:125.29:220.29:57-0.17:034:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:015.24:205.010:300.210:56-0.17:044:39Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:045.55:244.911:380.111:53-0.27:054:39Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:015.96:234.812:420.07:064:39Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:546.17:174.812:47-0.31:40-0.27:074:39Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:456.38:084.81:39-0.42:33-0.37:084:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:326.38:564.72:27-0.43:21-0.37:094:39New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:176.39:404.63:13-0.44:05-0.37:104:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:596.110:234.53:57-0.34:46-0.27:104:39New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:405.911:064.44:39-0.25:28-0.17:114:39Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:215.611:494.35:210.06:100.07:124:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:035.36:060.26:540.17:134:40Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:334.212:455.06:540.47:380.37:134:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:184.21:304.77:450.68:230.37:144:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:064.12:184.48:380.79:080.47:154:40First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:594.23:114.29:340.79:550.47:154:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:554.44:094.010:330.710:440.37:164:41First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:494.65:054.011:310.611:320.27:164:42Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:404.95:574.012:250.47:174:42Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:275.36:474.212:200.01:160.27:174:43Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:135.67:354.31:07-0.12:040.07:184:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:595.98:234.41:55-0.32:50-0.27:184:44Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:456.19:114.62:42-0.53:34-0.47:194:44Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:316.29:594.73:29-0.64:18-0.67:194:45Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:186.210:484.84:16-0.75:04-0.67:194:46Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:076.111:404.95:06-0.65:53-0.67:204:46Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:585.86:00-0.56:45-0.67:204:47Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:354.912:525.46:59-0.47:39-0.57:204:48Third Quarter31Sun
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 10:37 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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