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 : 10:08 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:516.09:224.92:44-0.53:23-0.77:004:30Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:425.610:164.73:32-0.24:10-0.57:014:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:345.311:114.54:190.14:56-0.27:024:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:284.95:070.45:450.17:034:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:054.412:204.66:020.86:370.47:044:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:564.31:094.47:031.07:320.57:054:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:454.31:594.28:061.08:250.67:054:29First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:344.32:504.09:050.99:150.57:064:29First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:254.43:454.09:570.810:010.47:074:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:164.54:384.010:450.610:450.37:084:29Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:044.75:274.111:300.311:270.27:094:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:464.96:124.312:140.17:104:29Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:255.16:534.312:100.112:580.07:104:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:025.27:324.412:520.01:42-0.27:114:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:385.38:124.41:350.02:24-0.37:124:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:145.38:534.32:18-0.13:05-0.37:134:30Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:545.29:374.32:59-0.13:44-0.37:134:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:385.110:274.43:410.04:25-0.37:144:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:305.011:224.44:260.15:09-0.27:144:31Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:274.85:180.26:00-0.17:154:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:184.612:264.76:210.37:00-0.17:154:32Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:154.71:264.57:340.38:04-0.27:164:33Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:124.92:274.48:450.29:06-0.37:164:33Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:135.13:334.49:49-0.110:04-0.47:174:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:155.34:394.510:48-0.310:59-0.67:174:34Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:145.65:384.611:43-0.611:52-0.77:184:35Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:085.76:324.812:36-0.87:184:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:575.87:234.812:45-0.71:28-0.97:184:36New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:455.78:114.81:36-0.72:16-0.97:184:37New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:315.69:004.72:25-0.63:02-0.97:194:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:185.33:11-0.43:44-0.77:194:39Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:44 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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