Water Temperature of Sandy Hook Bay in Sandy Hook, NJ
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:54 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: October 8, 2:59 AM, -0.44 ft
High: October 8, 9:02 AM, 6.37 ft
Low: October 8, 3:39 PM, -0.34 ft
High: October 8, 9:28 PM, 5.57 ft
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: Sandy Hook
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet / 1 meters
Sensor Depth: 0.4 feet / 0.1 meters
Nearest Address:
Gateway Natl Rec Area
Sandy Hook, NJ 07732
Monmouth County
GPS Coordinates: 40.466944, -74.009444
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Weather for Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Current Weather

Humidity: 34%
Feels Like: 76.6°F
Wind: N 11.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 16.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 57°F

Thu
H: 62°F
L: 52°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 51°F

Sat
H: 65°F
L: 53°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:34 AM
Moonset: 8:50 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:04 AM - 3:34 AM3:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Minor Periods
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM8:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible with the morning high tides into the weekend.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible with the morning high tides into the weekend. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 8 at 2:07PM EDT until October 9 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.. * WHERE...Southern Nassau County. * WHEN...Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total water levels are only expected to approach and possibly just meet minor flood benchmarks Thursday morning. Another round of coastal flooding, potentially more significant and more widespread is possible later in the weekend.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Freeze Watch issued October 8 at 2:40AM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 2:40 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued October 8 at 1:45PM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:45 PM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible with the morning high tides into the weekend. Minor coastal flooding may linger on the back bays after the time of high tide.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible with the morning high tides into the weekend. Minor coastal flooding may linger on the back bays after the time of high tide. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:34 AM
Moonset: 8:50 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:04 AM - 3:34 AM3:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Minor Periods
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM8:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 2:31 AM
Moonset: 10:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:01 AM - 4:31 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
7:14 PM - 8:44 PM9:41 AM - 11:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.5°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 3:32 AM
Moonset: 11:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:02 AM - 5:32 AM5:47 PM - 8:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 PM - 9:31 PM11:01 AM - 12:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 4:35 AM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:05 AM - 6:35 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:59 PM - 10:29 PM12:15 AM - 1:45 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.7°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 40.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 5:39 AM
Moonset: 1:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:09 AM - 7:39 AM7:53 PM - 10:23 PM
Minor Periods
10:06 PM - 11:36 PM1:17 PM - 2:47 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5