The Cove at Sandy Hook Surf Report & Forecast

Middletown Township, New Jersey

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Current Surf Conditions at The Cove at Sandy Hook

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: POOR
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🌬️ WIND

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E
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9
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
0.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
0.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
9kt
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AIR TEMP
6°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.3ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with mixed swell with light 9kt winds Note: winds from SW would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Thursday

Apr 9
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.2-3.2ft 💨 7-17kt 🌡️ 5-8°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
0.5ft5sE9ktSSE10kt5°C6°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
0.5ft6sE8ktSSE8kt5°C6°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
0.5ft6sESE7ktS7kt5°C6°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
0.7ft6sESE7ktS7kt5°C6°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
0.9ft6sESE7ktS7kt5°C6°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
1ft6sESE7ktS7kt5°C6°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1ft6sESE7ktSSE8kt5°C6°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.9ft5sESE8ktSSE8kt5°C6°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft5sE8ktSSE8kt5°C6°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
0.6ft6sESE8ktSSE9kt5°C6°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft7sESE9ktSSE9kt6°C6°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
0.2ft8sSE9ktSSE9kt6°C6°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft8sSE11ktSSE11kt6°C6°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.2ft8sSE13ktSE13kt6°C6°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft7sSE15ktSE15kt6°C6°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
2.2ft8sESE15ktSE15kt7°C7°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
2.7ft9sESE16ktSE16kt7°C7°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
3.2ft9sESE17ktSSE17kt7°C7°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
3.2ft9sESE17ktSSE17kt7°C7°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
3.2ft9sESE17ktSSE18kt7°C7°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
3.1ft9sESE16ktSSE18kt7°C7°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
2.3ft9sESE15ktS18kt8°C7°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.5ft9sESE14ktS17kt8°C7°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft9sESE13ktS17kt8°C7°C0mm

Friday

Apr 10
POOR6 good hours
🌊 0.8-2.3ft 💨 6-15kt 🌡️ 7-13°C

Saturday

Apr 11
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🌊 1.5-1.7ft 💨 9-19kt 🌡️ 9-13°C

Sunday

Apr 12
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🌊 1.0-1.9ft 💨 5-20kt 🌡️ 8-11°C

Monday

Apr 13
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🌊 0.8-1.2ft 💨 9-17kt 🌡️ 11-18°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
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🌊 0.7-1.1ft 💨 9-14kt 🌡️ 14-20°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
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🌊 0.3-1.2ft 💨 6-16kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.5ft @ 8s
Wind Conditions:6-17kt SSE
Water Temperature:6-9°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

The Cove at Sandy Hook in New Jersey is a popular, exposed beach and point (jetty) break that offers consistent surf year-round. The best conditions occur when a south swell combines with a southwest offshore wind, particularly around low tide as it begins to rise. Both windswell and groundswell are common, with the ideal swell angle coming from the south. The best time for clean, rideable waves is in the spring, especially April. Surf here can get crowded, and surfers should be cautious of rocks and pollution. When the conditions align, the Cove produces impressive A-frame take-offs, barrels, and long rides along the cove’s wall.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Rocks
Location: Town: Middletown Township | County: Monmouth County | State: New Jersey | Country: United States | Road: Atlantic Drive | Full Address: Gunnison Beach, Atlantic Drive, Fort Hancock, Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionSW

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