Rockaway Beach or Sandy Hook Beach today?
Queens, New York · Highlands, New Jersey — 21 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Rockaway Beach
vs
96Sandy Hook Beach
Too close to call today. Rockaway Beach scores 96 and Sandy Hook Beach scores 96, 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 58 vs 47.
- Go to Sandy Hook Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 97 vs 91.
| Activity | Rockaway Beach | Sandy Hook Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 97 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Families with kids | 90 | 97 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 89 | 98 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Surfing | 58 | 47 | Rockaway Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Rockaway Beach | Sandy Hook Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 75°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:52 AM | High 8:34 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 (96 and 96), 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.
Which is better with kids, Rockaway Beach or Sandy Hook Beach?
Sandy Hook Beach today — 97 against 90 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.