Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.