Bowers Beach tides today
- Tide now 5.1 ft ↓ falling · low 6:03 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 11:10 am–12:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 61 °F smooth · 4.9 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 53 °F from the SE, gusts 11 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:25 am–6:05 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:42 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bowers Beach there are high tides at 11:19 am (6.9 ft) and 11:44 pm (5.1 ft) and low tides at 5:16 am and 6:08 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:03 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Mainly clear, 53 °F.
Fishing in Bowers Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:08 pm
- Sunset at 6:05 pm, golden hour from 5:28 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:08 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 10:20 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:19 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Bowers Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:08 pm: more sand
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:16 am
Low tide at 5:16 am and 6:08 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:19 am and 11:44 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Bowers Beach
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Tides in Bowers Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:16 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:19 am 6.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:08 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:44 pm 5.1 ft · coef. 84
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 11 min to low tide at 6:03 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 11:19 am high tide and 84 for the 11:44 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (7.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 88, 7.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 4.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:25 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 6:08 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 5.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 91% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 6:03 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:39 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 6:57 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 8:03 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:40 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 7:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:09 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 1:46 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:13 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:24 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 10:17 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 4:08 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:32 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Murderkill River Entrance station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Bowers Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lewes (Breakwater Harbor) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bowers Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station DRSD1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Bowers Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:19 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:40 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:16 am (5:00–5:31 am), high tide 11:19 am (11:00–11:40 am), low tide 6:08 pm (5:50–6:23 pm) and high tide 11:44 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 9.4 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Wreck 9.6 mi
- Wreck 9.8 mi
- Wreck 9.8 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- 3 6.6 mi
- 4 7.4 mi
- 2 10 mi
- Scuba World Inc 8.3 mi
- Denns Sealcoating 10 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Bowers Beach
Now in Bowers Beach
- Low / high
- 49 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 8.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 49° | 56° | 62° | 64° | 59° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SE | 5 ENE | 6 NE | 6 NNE | 8 ENE | 9 ESE | 7 ESE | 6 SE |
| Gusts | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 53° 6 SE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 5 SSE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 2 SW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 2 SW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 6 WSW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 8 WSW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 3 SSE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 4 SSW 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 65 °F | 11 mph E | 1.5 ft | 11:19 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 71 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 72 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 12:39 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 61 °F | 9 mph N | 1.5 ft | 1:40 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 64 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 1:46 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 66 °F | 4 mph S | 0.7 ft | 2:57 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 68 °F | 8 mph E | 0.9 ft | 4:08 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 69 °F | 12 mph E | 1.4 ft | 5:11 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 69 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 6:04 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 65 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 6:52 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 61 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 7:36 am · 7:57 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 60 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 8:16 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 57 °F | 6 mph N | 1.7 ft | 8:55 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 60 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 9:31 am · 9:56 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 44° / 71° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 53° / 72° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 61° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 64° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 50° / 66° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 54° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 57° / 69° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (64 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Bowers Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,745 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bowers Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:12–8:12 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bowers Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Scotton Landing Pier 3.6 mi
- Jetty 9.1 mi
- Tibury Creek 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Scotton Landing Slipway 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Coursey Pond Boat Ramp 7.6 mi
- Bowers Bayside Bait and Kayak Rentals 0.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Bowers Beach) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Bowers BeachTides nearby
- South Bowers0.3 mi
- Port Mahon8.7 mi
- Milford10 mi
- Slaughter Beach11 mi
- Fortescue17 mi
- Woodland Beach19 mi
- Newport20 mi
- Greensboro22 mi
- Greenwich23 mi
- Port Norris23 mi
Bowers Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 185 people. Coordinates: 39.060° N, 75.401° W.
- It is 24 mi northwest of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, Murderkill River Entrance, is 0.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bennetts Pier (3.0 mi).
Questions about Bowers BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bowers Beach?
Today in Bowers Beach there are high tides at 11:19 am (6.9 ft) and 11:44 pm (5.1 ft) and low tides at 5:16 am and 6:08 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Bowers Beach?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bowers Beach?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:27 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bowers Beach?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bowers Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bowers Beach?
The best time to visit Bowers Beach is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Murderkill River Entrance (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).