Jones Beach or Sandy Hook Beach today?
Wantagh, New York · Highlands, New Jersey — 44 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Jones Beach
vs
78Sandy Hook Beach
Too close to call today. Jones Beach scores 78 and Sandy Hook Beach scores 78, 44 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Jones Beach for surfing — surfing 73 vs 54.
- Go to Sandy Hook Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 69 vs 58.
| Activity | Jones Beach | Sandy Hook Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 69 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 75 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 75 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Surfing | 73 | 54 | Jones Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Jones Beach | Sandy Hook Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 55°F | 63°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 5:06 AM | High 10:03 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Jones Beach or Sandy Hook Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Jones Beach and Sandy Hook Beach?
About 44 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Jones Beach or Sandy Hook Beach?
Sandy Hook Beach today — 75 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.