79°
Partly Sunny
7%
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Kent County, DE · Delaware Bay
Bowers Beach
308 Hubbard Ave, Bowers, DE 19946
The most developed Delaware Bay town in Kent County — restaurants, bars, boat rentals, and three town parks. At the mouth of the Murderkill and Jones Rivers, with a state-maintained boat ramp, a new fishing jetty, and good surf fishing for croaker, trout, flounder, stripers, and drum.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 79°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — coastal flood advisory issued july 12 at 4:25am edt until july 12 at 11:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
66 /100
good
53 Swim
77 Sunbathe
84 Walk
54 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Coastal Flooding Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 4:25AM EDT until July 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
10 to 15 mph
E
Rain
7%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:20 PM
6.7 ft · in 5.1h
Water Quality
Clean
26 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 3w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:21 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:50 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 2:07 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:20 PM | High | 6.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:21 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 8:52 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 3:07 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:18 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:17 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:50 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 4:04 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 10:14 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:08 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:46 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 4:59 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:07 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:57 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:39 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:53 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:58 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 12:31 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 6:48 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:49 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 7:34 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:23 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 7:46 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8555388, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Mostly Sunny
0%
86
86°
Sunny
0%
86
94°
Sunny
2%
73
90°
Sunny
2%
81
88°
Mostly Sunny
7%
82
88°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
10:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Large free public lot (shared with boat ramp).
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
308 Hubbard Ave, Bowers, DE 19946
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Bowers Beach today?
Bowers Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Bowers Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Bowers Beach?
Entry to Bowers Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Bowers Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Bowers Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Bowers Beach?
Amenities at Bowers Beach include boat ramp, fishing jetty, restaurants, bars, three town parks, porta-potties May-Oct.
When is the water warmest at Bowers Beach?
Delaware Bay peaks in July and August at roughly 76-80°F — warmer and calmer than the open Atlantic. Comfortable swimming mid-June through September.
Where is Bowers Beach located?
Bowers Beach is in Kent County, DE, at 308 Hubbard Ave, Bowers, DE 19946.
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