Tide conditions for Sandy Hook surf spots

Sandy Hook, New Jersey

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Sandy Hook. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

0.9ft
Falling

Next Low

12:00 PM

0.3 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

Today

9:00 AM (5.3ft)
9:00 PM (4.3ft)
2:00 AM (0.6ft)
3:00 PM (0.3ft)

Tomorrow

9:00 AM (5.1ft)
10:00 PM (4.1ft)
3:00 AM (0.7ft)
4:00 PM (0.5ft)

Fri, Nov 13

10:00 AM (4.9ft)
10:30 PM (3.9ft)
4:00 AM (0.9ft)
4:00 PM (0.7ft)

Sat, Nov 14

11:00 AM (4.6ft)
11:00 PM (3.8ft)
4:00 AM (1.1ft)
5:00 PM (0.8ft)

Sun, Nov 15

11:00 AM (4.5ft)
5:00 AM (1.3ft)
6:00 PM (0.9ft)

Mon, Nov 16

12:00 AM (3.8ft)
12:00 PM (4.4ft)
6:00 AM (1.5ft)
7:00 PM (1.0ft)

Tue, Nov 17

1:00 AM (3.9ft)
1:00 PM (4.3ft)
7:00 AM (1.5ft)
8:00 PM (0.9ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Sandy Hook

upper-intermediate
0.0ft–2.0ft

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Sandy Hook

Intermediate

Sandy Hook's Cove is a rare New Jersey point break where sandbars and jetties wrap southeast swells into long right‑hand walls. The spot works best on big south swells with west to northwest winds and low tide.

What to focus on today

  • Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
  • How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
  • Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
  • Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Sandy Hook

Tide preferences vary by spot in Sandy Hook. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Sandy Hook. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
You can check tide charts for Sandy Hook on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.