Sandy Hook, NJ
Sunrise to Sunset
476 miles
72
°F
0
11
mph
59
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~6Beach Alerts
Good Conditions
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About This Beach
Sandy Hook Beach, part of Gateway National Recreation Area, offers a diverse experience with various beach sections, some lifeguarded and others not. It features a mix of calm and wavy waters, historical sites (Fort Hancock, lighthouse), and even a clothing-optional beach. Facilities include restrooms, showers (though cleanliness varies), and food trucks, but visitors should be prepared to carry in and carry out their trash.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Clothing Optional
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Rentals
Activities & Rentals
Surfing
Kayaking
Beachgoers Reviews
4.7
Average Rating
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 4/17/2026, 12:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 72° | 0 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 71° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 71° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 69° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 04:00 | 67° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 05:00 | 68° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 67° | 0 | 8 mph | 0.01 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 4/17/2026, 12:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 56°F | 2 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -4.0 ft |
| 01:00 | 56°F | 2 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -4.6 ft |
| 02:00 | 56°F | 1.9 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -4.4 ft |
| 03:00 | 56°F | 1.8 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -3.4 ft |
| 04:00 | 56°F | 1.8 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -2.1 ft |
| 05:00 | 56°F | 1.8 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -0.9 ft |
| 06:00 | 56°F | 1.7 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | +0.1 ft |