Water temperature in Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook, New Jersey

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

Sandy Hook water temps swing dramatically with the seasons - from frigid winter surf requiring full hooded suits to warm summer sessions in trunks or a spring suit. This guide helps you gear up right for every month.

Water Temperature
48°F
5/4mm fullsuit

Heavy-duty suit with accessories required

Extras: booties, gloves, hood optional

7-Day Trend

Data from Sandy Hook

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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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

  • Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
  • Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
  • Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
  • Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Sandy Hook rewards this type of session objective.

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