7-Day Tide Forecast
Oxford Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8571892. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 78°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:42 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 8:27 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 1:33 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 7:53 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:28 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 9:20 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:23 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 8:38 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 10:08 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 3:09 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:21 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:50 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 10:50 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 3:53 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 10:01 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 11:29 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:34 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 10:40 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 12:05 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:14 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 11:19 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 12:40 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:52 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Talbot County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.