Sandy Hook Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Sandy Hook Beach, New Jersey
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 74°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 75°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 77°F, wind 5 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS PHI Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:38 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:34 AM | 5.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:49 PM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:46 PM | 5.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock · 2.5 km away.
About Sandy Hook Beach
Sandy Hook Beach sits on the New Jersey coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in January to 77°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 77°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in January.
Today it is 76°F. That is 1° above the August average of 75°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock about 2.5 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Sandy Hook Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Sandy Hook Beach?
About 76°F. That is 1° above the August average of 75°F here.
Are there rip currents at Sandy Hook Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Sandy Hook Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock about 2.5 km away on the open coast.