Bowleys Quarters tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 11:21 am (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:10–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 1.8 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 52 °F from the ENE, gusts 3 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:30 am–6:08 pm 10 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bowleys Quarters there are high tides at 11:21 am (1.0 ft) and 11:48 pm (2.1 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 5:05 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:21 am. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:45 am to 4:45 am and from 3:17 pm to 5:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 52 °F.
Fishing in Bowleys Quarters today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:05 pm
- Major period 3:17–5:17 pm
- Sunset at 6:08 pm, golden hour from 5:30 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.21 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:10 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:05 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, with the 11:21 am high tide, moonset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Bowleys Quarters
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:05 pm: more sand
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:05 pm
Low tide at 6:00 am and 5:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:21 am and 11:48 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 5:05 pm, though with cool air.
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 Bowleys Quarters
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- Miami Beach 2.3 mi · SE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maryland (Maryland Healthy Beaches).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Bowleys Quarters
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:00 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:21 am 1.0 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 5:05 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:48 pm 2.1 ft · coef. 79
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 17 min to high tide at 11:21 am.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 11:21 am high tide and 79 for the 11:48 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 (2.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 29 (-0.2 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 29 (coefficient 81, 2.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 51, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:30 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 6:00 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 5:05 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:48 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 6:49 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:22 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:38 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 7:40 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:07 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 63% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 7:34 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:40 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 8:27 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:51 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:36 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:31 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:55 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:37 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:02 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:52 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 21% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:39 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
Bowleys Quarters has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Pond Point (NOAA), 8.1 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bowleys Quarters
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (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 (+2.1 °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 6:04 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44080, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Bowleys Quarters today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:21 am): little current from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 1 s from the south: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:00 am (5:40–6:20 am), high tide 11:21 am (10:30 am–12:00 pm), low tide 5:05 pm (4:30–5:30 pm) and high tide 11:48 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 61.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:00 pm to 5:50 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
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- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Pooles Island 8.5 mi
- Tolchester 9.3 mi
- Gales Lumps (NW Corner) 9.3 mi
- Memorial Stadium (South end) 9.9 mi
- Eastern Watersports 2.6 mi
- Scuba Duck Diving School 3.8 mi
- Divers Den 8.5 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 Bowleys Quarters
Now in Bowleys Quarters
- Low / high
- 49 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 61%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 0.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 62° | 66° | 60° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 S | 4 NNE | 2 ENE | 1 ENE | 4 S | 6 SSW | 4 S | 3 WSW |
| Gusts | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 6:00 am 52° 2 ENE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 1 ENE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 4 S 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 6 SSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 4 S 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 5 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 2 SW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 66 °F | 6 mph S | 0.5 ft | 11:21 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 72 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.7 ft | 12:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 62 °F | 5 mph N | 0.7 ft | 12:38 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 64 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 1:31 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 66 °F | 4 mph S | 0.4 ft | 1:30 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 70 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 2:31 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 71 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 3:31 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 71 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 4:32 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 67 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.3 ft | 5:34 am · 6:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 62 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | 6:31 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 61 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 7:19 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 60 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 8:05 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 65 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 8:52 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 60 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 9:42 am · 9:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 72° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 62° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 64° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 66° 0.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 70° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 55° / 71° 0.8 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 58° / 71° 0.1 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 →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °F; normal high: 63 °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 6:04 am (local time).
The sun in Bowleys Quarters
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:49 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 37 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,428 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bowleys Quarters
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:45–4:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:17–5:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:17 am–12:17 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Bowleys Quarters
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing Pier A 1.0 mi
- Fishing Pier C 1.0 mi
- Fishing Pier B 1.0 mi
- Fishing Pier D 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Chesapeake Yachting Center 0.7 mi
- Brigadoon Marine Facility 0.7 mi
- Blue Fins tackle and bait Shop 6.9 mi
- Fearl's Bait & Tackle 7.2 mi
- Fuel dock 2.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Bowleys Quarters) 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 Bowleys QuartersTides nearby
- Middle River2.6 mi
- White Marsh4.0 mi
- Essex4.9 mi
- Joppatowne5.7 mi
- Rosedale6.8 mi
- Edgemere7.2 mi
- Edgewood7.7 mi
- Dundalk9.1 mi
- Fort Howard9.3 mi
- Highlandtown10 mi
Bowleys Quarters at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,755 people. Coordinates: 39.335° N, 76.390° W.
- It is 25 mi north of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Pond Point, is 8.1 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tradewinds Marina (0.7 mi), Parkside Marina (1.0 mi), Maryland Marina (1.0 mi), Porters Seneca Park Marina (1.4 mi).
Questions about Bowleys QuartersQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bowleys Quarters?
Today in Bowleys Quarters there are high tides at 11:21 am (1.0 ft) and 11:48 pm (2.1 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 5:05 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Bowleys Quarters?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bowleys Quarters?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:45–4:45 am, Minor 11:17 am–12:17 pm, Major 3:17–5:17 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bowleys Quarters?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 66 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bowleys Quarters?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 1.8 s from the south-southeast. The water is 61.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bowleys Quarters?
The best time to visit Bowleys Quarters is from May to September: highs of 75 °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 Pond Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).