Doel tides today
- Tide now 4.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:34 pm (3.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 9 mph · 49 °F from the SSW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:29 am–5:24 pm 9 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:10 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:10 pm
- Pressure 30.37 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 79 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:04–3:04 am today's activity: high
Today in Doel there are high tides at 4:31 am (22.4 ft) and 4:50 pm (22.7 ft) and low tides at 11:11 am and 11:34 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:34 pm. The sun rises at 7:29 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 9 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:10 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:04 am to 3:04 am and from 1:35 pm to 3:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.
Fishing in Doel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:50 pm, coefficient 77
- Minor period 5:40–6:40 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:24 pm, golden hour from 4:36 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.36 inHg in 24 h) and light offshore wind (7 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:50 pm high tide, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with the 11:11 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, common sole, European sea bass and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common sole. What you can catch
Tides in Doel
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:31 am 22.4 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 11:11 am 3.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:50 pm 22.7 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Next low tide 11:34 pm 3.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 45 min to low tide at 11:34 pm.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 4:31 am high tide and 77 for the 4:50 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 19.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on September 12 (23.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 16 (0.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 11 (coefficient 91, 22.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 48, 10.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:29 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 4:31 am · 22.4 ft | Low tide 11:11 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 22.7 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 93% | Major periods 1:04 am · 1:35 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 5:11 am · 22.0 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 5:31 pm · 22.4 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 85% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 12:18 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 5:53 am · 21.6 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 21.8 ft | Coef. 73 | 76% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 6:38 am · 20.8 ft | Low tide 1:25 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 7:04 pm · 21.0 ft | Coef. 71 | 66% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:36 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 7:30 am · 19.9 ft | Low tide 2:16 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:03 pm · 20.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:38 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 2:46 am · 5.2 ft | High tide 8:35 am · 18.9 ft | Low tide 3:16 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 9:17 pm · 19.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 43% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 3:52 am · 5.6 ft | High tide 9:53 am · 18.4 ft | Low tide 4:28 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 10:40 pm · 19.2 ft | Coef. 63 | 33% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:21 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Fort Liefkenshoek station (Rijkswaterstaat), 1.4 mi from Doel. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Rijkswaterstaat, WaterWebservices: measured water level (WATHTE) at Fort Liefkenshoek, 2025, https://rijkswaterstaatdata.nl/waterdata/. Public domain (CC0 1.0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/). Harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the measured water levels.
The sea at Doel
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Doel: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:49 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Rijkswaterstaat Water, Traffic and Environment, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Weather in Doel
Now in Doel
- Low / high
- 45 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 88%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 50° | 46° | 45° | 46° | 55° | 57° | 52° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WSW | 9 SW | 9 SW | 9 SW | 12 SW | 10 WSW | 6 SSW | 8 S |
| Gusts | 16 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 11 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 49° 7 SSW
- 3:00 am 47° 7 SSW
- 6:00 am 48° 6 SSW
- 9:00 am 49° 3 S
- 12:00 pm 56° 4 SW
- 3:00 pm 59° 0 S
- 6:00 pm 55° 5 NNE
- 9:00 pm 53° 5 ENE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 45 / 57 °F | 13 mph SW | 4:31 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 59 °F | 7 mph S | 5:11 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 56 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5:53 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 6:38 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 54 °F | 6 mph N | 7:30 am · 8:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 55 °F | 11 mph N | 8:35 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 52 °F | 6 mph NNE | 9:53 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 50 °F | 6 mph ENE | 11:11 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 49 °F | 8 mph ENE | 12:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 49 °F | 8 mph ENE | 12:57 am · 1:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 47 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1:47 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 53 °F | 6 mph S | 2:31 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 57 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3:11 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 58 °F | 12 mph S | 3:49 am · 4:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 47° / 59° 7 mph
- Fri 30 Overcast 45° / 56° 12 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 49° 7 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 54° 6 mph
- Mon 2 Light rain 49° / 55° 11 mph
- Tue 3 Clear sky 43° / 52° 6 mph
- Wed 4 Clear sky 39° / 50° 6 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (56 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Doel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 55 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:36 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,151 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Doel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:04–3:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:35–3:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:26–11:26 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:40–6:40 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Doel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Aanlegsteiger Lillo 1.1 mi
- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Visput Pareinpark 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Marina 0.1 mi
- Yacht Club Scaldis 1.2 mi
- Fuel dock 8.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (950 ft from Doel) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.5 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.5 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.5 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near DoelTides nearby
- Burcht8.1 mi
- Antwerp8.6 mi
- Kruibeke9.9 mi
- Waarde11 mi
- Walsoorden11 mi
- Rupelmonde13 mi
- Steendorp13 mi
- Temse13 mi
- Kruiningen14 mi
- Tielrode14 mi
Doel at a glance
- Town or city of about 110 people. Coordinates: 51.311° N, 4.264° E.
- It is 8.6 mi northwest of Antwerp, the main place in Flanders. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Antwerp.
- The nearest tide station, Fort Liefkenshoek, is 1.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Antwerp Gateway (1.4 mi), Europa Terminal (2.0 mi), Port of Antwerp (2.3 mi), Noordzeeterminal (2.9 mi).
Questions about DoelQuestions
What time is high tide today in Doel?
Today in Doel there are high tides at 4:31 am (22.4 ft) and 4:50 pm (22.7 ft) and low tides at 11:11 am and 11:34 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Doel?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Doel?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:17 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:04–3:04 am, Minor 10:26–11:26 am, Major 1:35–3:35 pm, Minor 5:40–6:40 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Doel?
Overcast, from 45 °F to 57 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Doel?
The best time to visit Doel is from June to August: highs of 70 °F to 74 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Fort Liefkenshoek tide gauge (Rijkswaterstaat), licensed CC0 1.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).