Oakwood Beach tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↑ rising · high 1:43 am (5.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:40–9:40 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 61 °F calm (rippled) · 2.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 54 °F from the ESE, gusts 13 · clear
- Sun 7:26 am–6:05 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:50–3:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Oakwood Beach there are high tides at 12:52 am (5.2 ft) and 1:08 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 7:47 am and 8:44 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:43 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Clear, 54 °F.
Fishing in Oakwood Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:47 am
- Sunrise at 7:26 am
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:47 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm, with the 1:08 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:40 pm to 9:40 pm, with the 8:44 pm low tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Oakwood Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:47 am: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.2 ft
0.2 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:47 am
Low tide at 7:47 am and 8:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:52 am and 1:08 pm.
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 Oakwood Beach
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- Oakwood Beach 0.2 mi · SW
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New Jersey (Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program).
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 Oakwood Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:52 am 5.2 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 7:47 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:08 pm 6.2 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Low tide 8:44 pm 0.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 31 min to high tide at 1:43 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 12:52 am high tide and 75 for the 1:08 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 14 (6.5 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 8 to 11 (coefficient 81, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 58, 4.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:52 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 7:47 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 8:44 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:43 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:32 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:01 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 11:35 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:36 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 4:53 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 11:41 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:19 pm · 5.5 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:58 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:24 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 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 Sinnickson Landing station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Oakwood Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Reedy Point reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Oakwood Beach
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 0.9 ft with a period of 2 s, from the 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 (+1.1 °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 10:12 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station DELD1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Oakwood Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:08 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:52 am (12:20–1:20 am), low tide 7:47 am (7:00–8:10 am), high tide 1:08 pm (12:40–1:40 pm) and low tide 8:44 pm (8:10–9:00 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 61.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, 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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- SS Phonenix 1.7 mi
- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 7.8 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wreck 9.6 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Salty Dog Dive Center 10 mi
- Poseidon Adventures 12 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.
Weather in Oakwood Beach
Now in Oakwood Beach
- Low / high
- 44 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 10.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- 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: −0.10 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 45° | 45° | 48° | 62° | 66° | 62° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSE | 4 NNW | 2 NNE | 5 NE | 6 ENE | 3 W | 4 S | 6 ESE |
| Gusts | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 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 |
- 12:00 am 52° 5 SE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 4 ENE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 2 NNW 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 2 W 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 4 WSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 7 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 4 SSW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 4 S 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 66 °F | 9 mph E | 0.3 ft | 12:52 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 69 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | 1:43 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 72 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 2:38 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 63 °F | 6 mph N | 0.5 ft | 3:40 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 66 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 3:45 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 68 °F | 4 mph S | 0.3 ft | 4:53 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 69 °F | 6 mph E | 0.5 ft | 5:58 am · 6:24 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 69 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 6:59 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 68 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 7:54 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 66 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 8:44 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 62 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 9:30 am · 9:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 60 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 10:12 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 58 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 10:52 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 59 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 11:30 am · 11:55 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 46° / 69° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 53° / 72° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 63° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 66° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 68° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 69° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 54° / 69° 0.4 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 (+3.3 °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 10:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Oakwood Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,737 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oakwood Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Oakwood Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 2.4 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Marina 2.2 mi
- Delaware City Marina 4.0 mi
- Masterbaiter's 8.1 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: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Baker Shoal Range Rear Light 2.9 mi west
- Light
- Steady green light · F G
- Light height
- 110 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 110 ft
- Built
- 1896
Other lighthouses nearby: Baker Shoal Range Front Light (3.9 mi southwest), Finn's Point Rear Range Light (4.4 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Oakwood BeachTides nearby
- Delaware City4.1 mi
- Pennsville6.8 mi
- New Castle7.6 mi
- Churchtown8.1 mi
- Deepwater9.0 mi
- Carneys Point11 mi
- Penns Grove12 mi
- Edgemoor14 mi
- Bellefonte15 mi
- Greenwich15 mi
Oakwood Beach at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 39.555° N, 75.519° W.
- It is 108 mi southwest of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 7 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Sinnickson Landing, is 1.5 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marlboro Marina (2.6 mi), Majors Wharf (2.9 mi).
Questions about Oakwood BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oakwood Beach?
Today in Oakwood Beach there are high tides at 12:52 am (5.2 ft) and 1:08 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 7:47 am and 8:44 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Oakwood Beach?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oakwood Beach?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oakwood Beach?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oakwood Beach?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the southeast. The water is 61.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oakwood Beach?
The best time to visit Oakwood Beach is from May to September: highs of 73 °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 Sinnickson Landing (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).