Oxford tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 1:51 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:30 am–12:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 1.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 53 °F from the SE, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 7:28 am–6:08 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–1:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Oxford there are high tides at 6:21 am (1.4 ft) and 7:13 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 1:51 am and 12:28 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:51 am. The sun rises at 7:28 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:44 am to 4:44 am and from 3:16 pm to 5:16 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 breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Clear, 53 °F.
Fishing in Oxford today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:28 pm
- Minor period 11:13 am–12:13 pm (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.16 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: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:10 pm, combines the 12:28 pm low tide, moonset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:20 am to 7:20 am, with the 6:21 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, summer flounder and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Oxford
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 12:28 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:51 am
Low tide at 1:51 am and 12:28 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:21 am and 7:13 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 12:28 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 Oxford
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Oxford.
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Tides in Oxford
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 1:51 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:21 am 1.4 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 12:28 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:13 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 79
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 min to low tide at 1:51 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 6:21 am high tide and 79 for the 7:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.2 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 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-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 9 to 11 (coefficient 86, 2.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 1.2 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 | 7:28 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 1:51 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:21 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 2:51 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:13 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:13 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:30 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:55 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:26 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 4:40 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:40 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:25 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:48 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 5:29 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:22 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:35 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 6:20 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:55 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 6:42 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 21% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:38 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 Oxford station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Oxford. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Baltimore reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Oxford
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-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.1 ft with a period of 2 s, from the north-northwest (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 (+2.4 °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 1:49 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44062, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Oxford today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:28 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:51 am (1:30–2:10 am), high tide 6:21 am (6:00–6:40 am), low tide 12:28 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and high tide 7:13 pm (6:58–7:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.9 °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 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Clint Water's Reef at Cook's Point 6.4 mi
- Choptank River Bridge - Dorchester Count Side (Old Route 50 Bridge/Fishing Pier) 9.7 mi
- Tilghman Island 11 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). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Oxford
Now in Oxford
- Low / high
- 49 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 8.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 51° | 49° | 55° | 65° | 69° | 64° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 4 SE | 4 SE | 2 S | 6 SW | 8 SW | 5 SSW | 3 S |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 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 |
- 3:00 am 51° 4 SE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 2 S 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 6 SW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 8 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 5 SSW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 3 S 0.2 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 3 SSW 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.4 ft | 6:21 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 72 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | 7:13 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 61 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | 8:15 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 65 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 8:30 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 67 °F | 4 mph S | 0.5 ft | 9:40 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 70 °F | 7 mph E | 0.9 ft | 10:48 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 70 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 11:55 am | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 69 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 12:14 am · 12:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 66 °F | 8 mph W | 0.8 ft | 1:00 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 1:42 am · 2:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 61 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 2:24 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 56 °F | 10 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 3:07 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 58 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 3:51 am · 4:38 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 57 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 4:33 am · 5:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 55° / 72° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 61° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 65° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 50° / 67° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 53° / 70° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 56° / 70° 0.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 58° / 69° 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 and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °F; normal high: 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 1:49 am (local time).
The sun in Oxford
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:01 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,443 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oxford
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:44–4:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:16–5:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:13 am–12:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 Oxford
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Coast Guard Pier 0.5 mi
- 29 RBS 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Trappe Landing 5.2 mi
- Marina 0.3 mi
- Oakland Dock 5.3 mi
- Master Bait and Tackle Shop 7.0 mi
- Rusty Hook Bait and Tackle 7.0 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 650 ft from shore and 24 ft at 3.1 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 12 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 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. About 12 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Choptank River Light 2.3 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1871
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near OxfordTides nearby
- Bellevue1.4 mi
- Trappe6.4 mi
- Saint Michaels7.4 mi
- Easton7.9 mi
- Algonquin8.0 mi
- Tilghman Island9.1 mi
- Sherwood9.5 mi
- Cambridge9.9 mi
- Choptank12 mi
- Madison12 mi
Oxford at a glance
- Town or city of about 621 people. Coordinates: 38.687° N, 76.172° W.
- It is 27 mi southeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Oxford, is 0.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pier Street Marina (0.3 mi).
Questions about OxfordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oxford?
Today in Oxford there are high tides at 6:21 am (1.4 ft) and 7:13 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 1:51 am and 12:28 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Oxford?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oxford?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:31 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 2:44–4:44 am, Minor 11:13 am–12:13 pm, Major 3:16–5:16 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oxford?
Clear sky, from 49 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oxford?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 1.7 s from the southeast. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
The best time to visit Oxford is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 69 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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 Oxford (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).