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

Coastal Flood Statement issued January 25 at 3:15PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island) and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...From midnight EST tonight through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 8:44PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed snow and sleet. Freezing light rain possible mainly along the south shore of Long Island and the twin forks area of Long Island. Freezing light rain or drizzle will however be possible across the entire area late tonight. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will still be possible through Monday morning with little potential additional accumulation. Hazardous road conditions are anticipated regardless.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 2:01AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM

Although the accumulating snow has ended, roadways and walkways will remain icy and slippery with some occasional light snow and flurries through this morning. Some locations have received spotty light freezing drizzle as well. Exercise caution if traveling or being outdoors as temperatures will remain well below freezing.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 3:40PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:40 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 1:16AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 0 and 10 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extensions to the Cold Weather Advisory are expected and could be upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning for Wednesday night and/or Thursday Night. Wind chills below zero at night are likely to continue into the weekend.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 3:40PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:40 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 1:16AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as between 5 and 10 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extensions to the Cold Weather Advisory are expected and could be upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning for Wednesday night and/or Thursday Night. Wind chills below zero and even 10 below zero at night are likely to continue into the weekend.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Coastal Flood Statement issued January 25 at 3:15PM EST until January 26 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester, Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northeast Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST Monday through late tonight. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves 3 to 5 feet along north to northeast facing shorelines along western Long Island Sound and Gardiners Bay could locally exacerbate flooding of shoreline roads and adjacent properties, with minor beach erosion also possible.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.