Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 11:36 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:50 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Feb 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:275.59:494.43:27-0.44:15-0.37:085:21Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:035.410:254.44:06-0.44:48-0.37:075:22Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:385.211:024.44:43-0.35:22-0.27:065:24Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:145.011:394.35:21-0.25:57-0.17:055:25Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:514.86:020.06:340.07:045:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:184.312:294.56:460.27:140.17:035:27Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:004.31:104.27:320.37:550.27:025:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:454.31:554.08:230.48:400.27:015:29Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:354.32:483.79:180.59:300.27:005:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:344.43:513.610:180.510:250.26:595:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:364.74:563.711:200.411:230.06:585:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:345.05:573.912:200.26:575:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:295.46:524.212:20-0.21:16-0.16:565:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:225.87:464.61:16-0.42:08-0.46:545:36Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:136.18:374.92:10-0.72:57-0.76:535:37New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:036.39:275.23:02-0.93:44-0.96:525:39New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:526.310:165.43:53-1.04:30-1.06:515:40New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:416.211:075.64:43-1.05:17-1.06:495:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:325.911:595.65:36-0.96:06-0.86:485:42Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:255.46:33-0.76:58-0.66:475:43Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:545.51:205.07:33-0.47:53-0.46:465:44First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:525.32:194.58:37-0.18:50-0.26:445:45First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:565.13:274.19:460.19:510.06:435:46First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:055.04:384.010:580.210:550.16:415:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:125.15:424.012:070.26:405:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:115.16:384.11:060.16:395:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:025.27:264.212:540.01:560.16:375:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:485.38:094.41:45-0.12:390.06:365:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:285.38:474.62:30-0.13:15-0.16:345:53Full Moon29Fri
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 2:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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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