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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
72 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
31 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:34 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 12:07 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 6:15 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Sunny
0%
75
86°
Sunny
0%
77
89°
Sunny
2%
67
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
24
68°
Chance Rain Showers
25%
57
71°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
62
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Bowers Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Bowers Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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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