Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : 5:33 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 11:16 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:245.56:585.412:260.31:010.16:037:53Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:225.47:505.91:320.11:520.06:027:54Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:155.48:406.22:32-0.12:41-0.16:017:55Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:055.39:266.53:27-0.23:26-0.25:597:56New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:535.110:116.54:17-0.24:10-0.25:587:57New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:384.910:546.45:03-0.24:52-0.15:577:58New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:224.711:366.25:47-0.15:330.15:567:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:064.56:320.16:150.35:558:00Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:195.912:514.37:190.37:000.55:548:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:035.61:384.18:080.57:500.75:538:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:495.42:274.08:590.78:430.95:528:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:385.13:204.09:490.89:381.05:518:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:304.94:174.110:390.810:371.05:508:05First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:274.75:144.311:270.811:361.05:498:06First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:244.66:054.612:130.85:488:07Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:174.66:515.012:340.912:550.75:478:08Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:054.67:335.41:270.71:350.55:468:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:504.68:155.72:160.52:160.45:468:09Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:354.68:586.13:030.32:570.35:458:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:214.69:416.33:490.23:390.15:448:11Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:064.610:266.54:330.04:220.05:438:12Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:534.611:126.55:180.05:060.05:438:13Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:424.66:050.05:540.05:428:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:026.512:344.56:560.06:470.15:418:14Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:556.41:314.67:500.17:460.35:418:15Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:516.12:304.78:470.18:500.45:408:16Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:505.93:324.89:440.19:570.45:398:17Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:525.54:375.110:410.211:060.45:398:18Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:585.35:415.411:370.15:388:18Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:015.16:385.812:150.412:310.15:388:19Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:594.97:306.11:200.31:220.15:378:20Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Bowers Beach, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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