Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sandy Hook, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sandy Hook, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:07 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 2:31 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531680
Common Questions About Tides

Sandy Hook, NJ Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:194.54:544.210:480.311:060.55:396:20Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:144.65:414.511:310.111:520.35:376:21Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:594.76:224.812:110.05:366:22Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:394.76:585.012:350.112:480.05:346:23New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:164.77:325.11:170.01:250.05:336:24New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:524.68:055.11:570.02:000.05:316:25New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:284.58:365.02:350.02:330.15:296:26New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:044.39:064.93:110.13:050.35:286:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:414.19:364.83:460.23:360.55:266:28Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:203.910:114.64:210.44:060.75:256:29Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:063.710:564.54:580.64:400.95:236:30Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:593.611:524.55:440.85:231.05:216:31First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:553.66:481.06:301.25:206:32First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:534.51:523.88:010.97:561.15:186:33First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:574.52:534.19:050.79:110.85:176:34First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:044.73:564.510:000.310:140.45:156:35Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:114.94:545.010:500.011:110.05:146:36Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:125.15:465.611:37-0.35:126:37Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:055.36:346.012:06-0.412:25-0.65:116:38Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:555.47:226.31:00-0.71:14-0.75:096:39Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:455.38:106.31:53-0.82:03-0.75:086:40Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:365.29:006.22:45-0.82:52-0.55:076:42Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:314.99:545.93:35-0.73:40-0.35:056:43Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:304.711:525.55:26-0.45:300.16:047:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:324.46:200.06:260.56:027:45Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:525.21:334.37:200.37:310.96:017:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:514.92:314.28:260.58:441.16:007:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:484.63:284.29:290.69:521.15:587:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:454.54:254.310:240.610:501.05:577:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:424.45:194.511:110.511:400.85:567:50Waning Crescent30Sat
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 5:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Sandy Hook, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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