Rockaway Beach or Sandy Hook Beach today?
Queens, New York · Highlands, New Jersey — 21 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Rockaway Beach
vs
78Sandy Hook Beach
Too close to call today. Rockaway Beach scores 78 and Sandy Hook Beach scores 78, 21 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Rockaway Beach for surfing — surfing 62 vs 54.
- Sandy Hook Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Rockaway Beach | Sandy Hook Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 69 | tie |
| Families with kids | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 75 | tie |
| Surfing | 62 | 54 | Rockaway Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Rockaway Beach | Sandy Hook Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 58°F | 63°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:12 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 Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach and Sandy Hook Beach?
About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.