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Kent County, DE · Delaware Bay
South Bowers Beach
South Bowers Rd, Milford, DE 19963
Across the Murderkill River from Bowers — quieter, residential, with a longer stretch of walkable sand and excellent surf fishing. Reached via a separate road (no bridge at the river mouth).
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
79 /100
great
80 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:16 PM
5.6 ft · in 4.6h
Water Quality
Clean
36 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 2w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:21 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 6:46 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 1:07 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:16 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Sunny
5%
82
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
15
80°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
83°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
88°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
92°
Mostly Sunny
13%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Limited public parking at the beach access.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
South Bowers Rd, Milford, DE 19963
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at South Bowers Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for South Bowers Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is South Bowers Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted.
Is there an entry fee at South Bowers Beach?
Entry to South Bowers Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at South Bowers Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at South Bowers Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at South Bowers Beach?
Amenities at South Bowers Beach include beach access.
When is the water warmest at South 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 South Bowers Beach located?
South Bowers Beach is in Kent County, DE, at South Bowers Rd, Milford, DE 19963.
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