Sandy Hook Beach or Spring Lake Beach today?
Highlands, New Jersey · Spring Lake, New Jersey — 33 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Sandy Hook Beach
vs
78Spring Lake Beach
Too close to call today. Sandy Hook Beach scores 78 and Spring Lake Beach scores 78, 33 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Sandy Hook Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 69 vs 62.
- Go to Spring Lake Beach for surfing — surfing 66 vs 54.
| Activity | Sandy Hook Beach | Spring Lake Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 62 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Families with kids | 75 | 66 | Sandy Hook Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 66 | Spring Lake Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Sandy Hook Beach | Spring Lake Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 56°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:03 AM | High 9:50 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 Sandy Hook Beach or Spring Lake 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 Sandy Hook Beach and Spring Lake Beach?
About 33 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Sandy Hook Beach or Spring Lake Beach?
Sandy Hook Beach today — 75 against 66 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.