Water Temperature of Sandy Hook Bay in Sandy Hook, NJ
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12:24 PM EST
Today's Tides
High: February 28, 5:03 AM, 4.9 ft
Low: February 28, 11:38 AM, -0.4 ft
High: February 28, 5:37 PM, 4.4 ft
Low: February 28, 11:43 PM, -0.3 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Gateway National Recreation Area; Fort Hancock; Raritan BayStation Name: Sandy Hook
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet
Sensor Depth: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Gateway Natl Rec Area
Sandy Hook, NJ 07732
Monmouth County
GPS Coordinates: 40.466944, -74.009444
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Newark Bay, Newark, NJ (17.9 mi)
Hudson River, Manhattan, NY (20.6 mi)
Hog Island Channel, Island Park, NY (21 mi)
Hempstead Lake, Lakeview, NY (23.9 mi)
Reynolds Channel, Point Lookout, NY (24 mi)
Harlem River, Bronx, NY (25 mi)
Long Island Sound, Kings Point, NY (27 mi)
Bronx River, Bronx, NY (28.2 mi)
Whippany River, Pine Brook, NJ (31.6 mi)
East Creek, Sands Point, NY (31.7 mi)
Hudson River, Yonkers, NY (32.9 mi)
Weather for Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 51°F
L: 32°F

Sun
H: 34°F
L: 26°F

Mon
H: 32°F
L: 18°F

Tue
H: 37°F
L: 22°F

Wed
H: 42°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 100.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 45 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:16 PM
Moonset: 5:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:32 AM - 2:02 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:13 PM - 3:43 PM4:34 AM - 6:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 5:03AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat February 28, 2026, 5:03 AM
Expires: Sat February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Areas of fog have developed over portions of the region and are expected to expand this morning, lingering into mid-morning. At the same time, temperatures in most spots will be at or below freezing. This combination, along with any refreezing of melted snow, could result in slippery conditions of untreated surfaces due to black ice. Use caution if traveling this morning as black ice can make conditions very slick. Locally reduced visibility will be possible as well. Leave extra room between you and the car in front of you. Additionally, pedestrians should use caution walking on any untreated surfaces.
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 2:34AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat February 28, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Sat February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Areas of fog have developed over portions of the region and are expected to expand early this morning, lingering into mid- morning. At the same time, temperatures in most spots will be at or below freezing. This combination, along with any refreezing of melted snow, could result in slippery conditions of untreated surfaces due to black ice. Use caution if traveling this morning as black ice can make conditions very slick. Locally reduced visibility will be possible as well. Leave extra room between you and the car in front of you. Additionally, pedestrians should use caution walking on any untreated surfaces.
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 2:07AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sat February 28, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Sat February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Areas of patchy fog have developed across potions of central and southern New Jersey early this morning. Temperatures are also below freezing, which may result in areas of freezing fog. In addition, any snowmelt from Friday could result in the formation of black ice. Use caution if traveling this morning as patchy fog can result in unexpected reduced visibilities and black ice can make conditions very slippery. Slow down, use your low beam lights, and leave extra room between you and other vehicles.
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 4:17AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sat February 28, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sat February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Areas of patchy fog have continued to expand into portions of Delaware, northern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania early this morning. Temperatures are also below freezing, which may result in areas of freezing fog. In addition, any snowmelt from Friday could result in the formation of black ice. Use caution if traveling this morning as patchy fog can result in unexpected reduced visibilities and black ice can make conditions very slippery. Slow down, use your low beam lights, and leave extra room between you and other vehicles.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 55.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:16 PM
Moonset: 5:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:32 AM - 2:02 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:13 PM - 3:43 PM4:34 AM - 6:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 70.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 PM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:25 AM - 2:55 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM5:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 PM
Moonset: 6:05 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:13 PM - 3:43 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM5:35 AM - 7:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Minor Periods
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM5:59 AM - 7:29 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 6:50 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM2:43 PM - 5:13 PM
Minor Periods
6:54 PM - 8:24 PM6:20 AM - 7:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
