Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sandy Hook, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sandy Hook, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 9:03 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:21 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531680
Common Questions About Tides

Sandy Hook, NJ Tides - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:115.612:595.26:41-0.26:560.55:288:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:095.31:545.37:360.08:020.75:298:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:035.02:465.38:330.19:090.75:298:30First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:574.73:395.49:290.310:120.75:308:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:534.54:345.410:220.411:090.65:318:29Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:534.35:295.411:120.55:318:29Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:524.26:205.412:010.512:000.65:328:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:454.37:065.512:500.512:460.65:328:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:334.37:495.51:370.41:310.75:338:28Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:164.48:295.52:220.32:170.75:348:28Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:594.49:095.43:050.33:010.85:348:27Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:414.49:485.23:450.33:430.85:358:27Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:234.310:275.04:230.34:220.95:368:26Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:054.311:064.94:580.44:591.05:378:26Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:474.311:474.75:310.55:361.25:378:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:294.46:050.66:171.35:388:25Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:294.51:094.56:400.77:061.45:398:24Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:134.31:504.67:210.88:101.45:408:23Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:004.22:334.88:120.89:201.35:418:23Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:524.13:235.09:100.810:251.15:418:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:534.14:225.210:110.711:240.85:428:21Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:024.15:275.511:100.65:438:21Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:074.46:275.912:200.412:080.35:448:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:064.77:236.11:150.11:060.15:458:19New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:004.98:166.32:09-0.22:04-0.15:468:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:535.29:086.33:02-0.53:01-0.25:478:17New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:475.410:016.23:52-0.63:56-0.35:488:16Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:425.510:556.04:39-0.74:48-0.25:488:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:385.511:505.65:25-0.65:400.05:498:14Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:335.56:12-0.36:360.35:508:13Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:465.21:275.57:030.07:380.65:518:12First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8531680)

Common Questions About Sandy Hook, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sandy Hook, NJ today?

Slack tide in Sandy Hook, NJ is approximately 12:12 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sandy Hook, NJ?

Sandy Hook, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Sandy Hook, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sandy Hook, NJ?

Tide predictions for Sandy Hook, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sandy Hook, NJ?

Tide data for Sandy Hook, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8531680. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8531680.

What is the moon phase in Sandy Hook, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sandy Hook, NJ is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Sandy Hook, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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