The Cove

About The Cove

The Cove in New Jersey is situated at the far end of the spit of land which leads to Fort Hancock. There are sandy beaches all the way along its length, also around the corner to Sandy Hook. This area gets crowded during the summer, when numbers arriving may be controlled.

  • Faces east
  • Wet suit necessary, including hood, gloves and slippers in winter months
  • Strong currents/rips
  • Facilities locally
  • Car parking

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Tide forecast for the next 5 days
Saturday 14/12

high 06:24 AM EST 19.4 ft
low 01:04 PM EST 2.2 ft
high 06:53 PM EST 15.4 ft
sunrise 12:11
sunset 21:30
moonrise 16:34
moonset 7:37

Sunday 15/12

low 12:58 AM EST 1.9 ft
high 07:13 AM EST 19.4 ft
low 01:55 PM EST 2.3 ft
high 07:44 PM EST 15.3 ft
sunrise 12:12
sunset 21:30
moonrise 17:33
moonset 8:48

Monday 16/12

low 01:49 AM EST 1.5 ft
high 08:01 AM EST 18.9 ft
low 02:44 PM EST 2.1 ft
high 08:35 PM EST 14.9 ft
sunrise 12:13
sunset 21:30
moonrise 18:39
moonset 9:49

Tuesday 17/12

low 02:38 AM EST 1.0 ft
high 08:49 AM EST 18.1 ft
low 03:31 PM EST 1.6 ft
high 09:26 PM EST 14.4 ft
sunrise 12:13
sunset 21:31
moonrise 19:50
moonset 10:36

Wednesday 18/12

low 03:25 AM EST 0.4 ft
sunrise 12:14
sunset 21:31
moonrise 21:01
moonset 11:14

Tide Location Sandy Hook - 1.38km away

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