Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bowers Beach, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bowers Beach, DE.
Next low tide : 5:53 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 11:39 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555388
Common Questions About Tides

Bowers Beach, DE Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:304.910:496.44:550.14:440.16:028:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:155.011:326.25:360.15:300.26:038:12Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:575.06:160.26:150.46:048:11Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:135.912:395.16:560.37:010.56:048:10Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:535.61:215.17:360.57:490.76:058:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:345.32:025.18:160.68:390.96:068:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:154.92:465.08:560.79:311.06:078:06Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:594.63:335.19:380.810:251.16:088:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:494.34:265.110:230.911:241.26:098:04Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:474.15:235.211:120.96:108:03Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:494.06:195.412:251.212:040.96:118:02Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:454.17:115.71:221.112:570.86:128:00Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:374.38:006.02:140.91:490.76:137:59Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:274.58:476.23:010.72:400.56:147:58New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:144.89:336.43:430.53:280.36:157:56New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:595.110:176.64:240.34:160.16:157:55New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:445.411:016.65:030.15:030.06:167:54New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:295.711:476.45:440.05:510.06:177:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:165.96:260.06:420.06:187:51Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:346.11:056.17:120.07:380.26:197:50Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:245.81:586.28:000.18:380.36:207:48First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:175.42:536.28:520.29:410.56:217:47First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:154.93:566.29:470.410:490.66:227:45First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:224.65:046.210:470.56:237:44First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:364.56:126.212:000.711:51 AM0.56:247:43Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:444.57:146.31:090.712:560.56:257:41Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:444.78:096.42:110.61:570.56:257:40Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:384.99:006.43:050.52:540.46:267:38Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:265.19:466.43:510.43:450.36:277:37Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:085.310:276.24:310.34:300.36:287:35Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:485.411:056.15:070.35:120.46:297:34Full Moon31Sat
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 2:46 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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