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Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock

Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock is a tide station in NJ, United States. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦5.3 ft⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

60Good

Best window 09:00 – 11:00

Good (60) — best around ⁦09:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.

  • Gusting 30 kn around 08:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
  • Shore51
  • Boat26
  • Rock30
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing12est.

Marginal — Shore

Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago
ShoreMarginalBoatNot todayRockNot todayKayakNot todaySpearfishingNot today

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • moving water
  • falling pressure
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 67
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Which day to go

Updated about 2 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
18 Sun5484798077691–23kn N1.0–1.2ft ENE0.7ft · 4.6s ENE63°
19 Mon5789897371631–11kn NNE1.0–2.6ft ESE1.7ft · 5.4s ESE63°
20 Tue56676201403–24kn N2.4–2.8ft E2.2ft · 6.5s E62°
21 Wed51423000013–21kn N2.6–3.0ft E2.4ft · 6.9s E62°
22 Thu6051263001210–22kn NNW1.3–2.9ft E1.7ft · 7.1s E61°
23 Fri5876717367596–21kn NNE1.0–1.5ft ENE1.0ft · 5.4s E61°
24 Sat6285858585743–8kn WNW0.9–1.0ft E0.7ft · 5.5s E60°

Fishing spots nearby

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock?

Our fishing score for Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦05:16 AM, 05:29 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦11:41 AM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock?

The mean spring range at Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock is about ⁦5.3 ft⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:14 AM and sets at 06:05 PM. The moon rises at 04:13 PM and sets at 03:12 AM.