Water Temperature of Sandy Hook Bay in Sandy Hook, NJ

Current Water Temperature

36.3°F

Measurement Time: Friday, March 6, 2026, 1:42 AM EST

Today's Tides

Low: March 6, 3:33 AM, -0.4 ft
 High: March 6, 9:32 AM, 4.5 ft
Low: March 6, 3:46 PM, -0.3 ft
 High: March 6, 9:58 PM, 4.8 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Gateway National Recreation Area; Fort Hancock; Raritan Bay

Sandy Hook Bay

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

Rockaway Inlet, Brooklyn, NY (9.9 mi)
Newark Bay, Staten Island, NY (13.9 mi)
East River, New York, NY (16.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Breezy Point, NY (17.5 mi)
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

37.9°F
Light rain
Light rain
30.4°F
37.3°F
92%
NE 11.6 mph
17.6 mph
29.4°F
36.5°F
0.22 in
100%
6 mi
1025 mbar
1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Fri
H: 39°F
L: 36°F
Fog
Sat
H: 43°F
L: 36°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 58°F
L: 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 45°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 58°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 3.95 μg/m3
PM10: 4.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 9:33 PM
Moon Transit: 2:05 AM
Moonset: 7:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 AM - 4:05 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

9:03 PM - 10:33 PM
7:02 AM - 8:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 1:38PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 1:38 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

As rain continues to fall tonight into Friday morning, temperatures are expected to lower to near the freezing mark. Localized icy conditions could develop, and motorists and pedestrians are advised to use extra caution if traveling tonight or early Friday morning. Check with your local Department of Transportation on current road conditions.


Friday, March 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
38.7°F
35.6°F
37.3°F
97%
0.54 in
86%
0%
14.1 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.94 μg/m3
PM10: 10.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 242.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 34.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 9:33 PM
Moon Transit: 2:05 AM
Moonset: 7:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 AM - 4:05 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

9:03 PM - 10:33 PM
7:02 AM - 8:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
43.3°F
35.6°F
39°F
99%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.29 μg/m3
PM10: 16.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 229.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 44.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 34.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 10:38 PM
Moon Transit: 2:48 AM
Moonset: 7:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:18 AM - 4:48 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

10:08 PM - 11:38 PM
7:26 AM - 8:56 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
57.9°F
46°F
52.4°F
97%
0.26 in
84%
0%
11.4 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.38 μg/m3
PM10: 14.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 219.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 11:41 PM
Moon Transit: 3:33 AM
Moonset: 8:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:03 AM - 5:33 AM
5:39 PM - 8:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:53 AM - 9:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
53.7°F
45.4°F
49.1°F
87%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 26.55 μg/m3
PM10: 26.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 440.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 64.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 7.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 12:41 AM
Moon Transit: 4:20 AM
Moonset: 8:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:50 AM - 6:20 AM
6:27 PM - 8:57 PM

Minor Periods

8:25 AM - 9:55 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
58.1°F
45.6°F
51.4°F
92%
0 in
0%
0%
9.8 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
Moon Transit: 5:10 AM
Moonset: 9:33 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:40 AM - 7:10 AM
7:17 PM - 9:47 PM

Minor Periods

9:03 AM - 10:33 AM
12:14 AM - 1:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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