Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : 9:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 2:52 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:375.39:584.33:39-0.34:22-0.27:085:22Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:125.310:344.44:15-0.34:54-0.27:075:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:475.211:104.44:52-0.25:27-0.27:065:24Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:235.011:494.45:31-0.26:03-0.27:055:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:004.86:13-0.16:42-0.17:045:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:294.512:414.57:000.17:25-0.17:035:28Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:144.51:274.37:520.18:13-0.17:025:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:054.62:204.18:490.29:05-0.17:015:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:044.83:233.99:510.210:04-0.17:005:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:115.04:354.010:580.111:06-0.26:585:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:175.35:434.112:04-0.16:575:34Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:195.76:454.412:09-0.41:06-0.36:565:35Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:176.07:434.81:10-0.62:04-0.66:555:36Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:126.38:385.12:08-0.92:57-0.86:545:37New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:056.49:305.33:03-1.03:46-1.06:525:38New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:566.310:205.53:55-1.14:33-1.06:515:39New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:456.111:105.54:47-1.05:20-0.96:505:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:345.75:39-0.86:08-0.76:495:42Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:015.412:245.26:34-0.56:57-0.56:475:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:525.21:154.87:31-0.27:49-0.26:465:44First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:455.02:084.38:310.18:410.06:455:45First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:424.83:083.99:340.39:370.26:435:46First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:454.64:143.710:410.410:350.36:425:47First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:484.65:163.711:460.511:340.36:415:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:444.76:093.812:430.46:395:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:334.96:564.012:270.31:320.36:385:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:175.07:384.21:160.22:130.26:365:51Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:575.28:184.42:000.02:490.06:355:52Full Moon28Tue
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 6:17 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 55% 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 Third Quarter (55% 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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