Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sandy Hook, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sandy Hook, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:03 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 2:52 am (3.9 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:364.02:574.78:531.59:421.15:515:39Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:354.13:554.79:501.410:291.05:525:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:314.34:484.910:391.211:100.75:535:36Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:194.65:345.011:241.011:490.65:545:34Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:004.96:145.112:070.85:555:33Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:365.16:505.212:270.412:490.65:575:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:105.37:255.11:040.31:300.55:585:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:415.47:595.01:400.32:110.45:595:28Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:115.58:344.92:150.32:500.46:005:26Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:435.59:114.62:480.43:290.56:015:25Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:195.59:564.43:220.54:090.66:025:23Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:055.410:514.23:570.74:540.86:035:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:025.311:564.14:390.85:521.06:045:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:095.25:351.07:061.06:055:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:024.21:165.26:551.18:200.96:065:17Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:064.42:235.28:191.09:230.66:075:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:124.73:315.39:310.710:180.26:085:14Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:175.14:365.510:320.411:08-0.16:095:12Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:145.65:325.611:280.011:56-0.36:105:11Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:056.06:225.712:21-0.26:115:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:516.27:095.712:43-0.51:13-0.36:125:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:366.37:565.51:29-0.42:02-0.36:145:07New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:216.28:425.22:13-0.32:50-0.26:155:05Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:066.09:314.92:570.03:360.06:165:04Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:535.610:234.53:380.34:200.36:175:03Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:445.311:194.24:200.75:070.66:185:01Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:374.95:041.16:000.96:195:00First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:164.012:324.75:581.47:011.16:204:59First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:104.01:254.57:061.68:041.26:224:57First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:034.02:184.48:161.68:591.16:234:56First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:574.13:124.49:161.59:470.96:244:55Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:57 am — 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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