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 5h 15m 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 - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:044.13:334.99:211.210:201.16:227:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:034.04:314.910:211.311:141.06:237:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:054.05:294.911:151.26:247:26Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:014.26:215.112:020.912:041.16:257:24Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:494.57:055.212:450.712:490.96:267:23Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:304.77:445.31:250.61:320.86:277:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:084.98:205.32:050.42:150.76:287:19Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:435.08:545.32:420.32:560.66:297:18Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:165.19:285.13:180.33:350.66:307:16Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:475.110:004.93:500.34:120.76:317:14Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:185.110:354.74:210.44:470.86:327:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:515.111:154.54:500.65:240.96:337:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:335.15:210.76:061.06:347:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:054.312:245.15:570.87:031.26:357:08Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:044.21:245.16:471.08:201.36:367:06Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:084.12:285.28:021.19:381.16:377:04Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:144.23:365.39:271.010:440.86:387:03Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:254.44:485.510:400.811:410.46:397:01Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:334.85:555.811:430.46:406:59Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:335.36:516.012:330.012:410.06:416:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:255.87:426.21:23-0.31:36-0.26:426:56New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:146.18:316.12:11-0.52:30-0.46:436:54New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:016.39:185.92:58-0.63:22-0.46:436:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:496.210:075.63:43-0.54:11-0.36:446:51Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:376.110:575.24:26-0.34:580.06:456:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:275.811:514.85:090.15:460.36:466:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:195.45:520.56:380.76:476:46Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:474.512:135.15:401.06:371.05:485:44First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:434.21:064.96:391.47:431.25:495:43First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:394.12:014.77:471.68:471.25:505:41First Quarter30Tue
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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