Oldersum tides today
- Tide now 11.2 ft ↑ rising · high 2:34 am (13.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–3:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 54 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:21 am–5:07 pm 9 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:42 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Oldersum there are high tides at 1:56 am (13.3 ft) and 2:17 pm (13.3 ft) and low tides at 8:15 am and 8:38 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:34 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 5:07 pm: 9 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:51 am to 2:51 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Oldersum today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:17 pm, coefficient 76
- Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.38 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 2:17 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with the 8:15 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:56 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, European flounder, common sole and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Oldersum
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:15 am: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:15 am
Low tide at 8:15 am and 8:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:56 am and 2:17 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Oldersum
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Oldersum.
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Tides in Oldersum
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:56 am 13.3 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 8:15 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:17 pm 13.3 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 8:38 pm 2.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 42 min to high tide at 2:34 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 1:56 am high tide and 76 for the 2:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 October 10 (14.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (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 12 (coefficient 83, 13.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 51, 7.4 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 | 7:21 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:56 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 8:38 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 93% | Major periods 12:51 am · 1:23 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 2:34 am · 13.1 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 12.9 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 85% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 9:42 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 12.5 ft | Low tide 10:00 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 73 | 76% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:49 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 10:26 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 4:17 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 10:42 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 70 | 66% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:29 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 5:04 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 11:27 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:31 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 5:26 am · 12.8 ft | Low tide 12:04 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 5:59 pm · 11.6 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 43% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:33 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 6:26 am · 12.8 ft | Low tide 1:05 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:02 pm · 11.5 ft | Coef. 60 | 33% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:08 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 Terborg station (TICON-4), 3.2 mi from Oldersum. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Oldersum
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.6 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:52 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).
Diving in Oldersum today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:17 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:40 pm
- 0.8 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:56 am (1:00–2:20 am), low tide 8:15 am (8:00–8:30 am), high tide 2:17 pm (1:20–2:40 pm) and low tide 8:38 pm (8:23–8:53 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:43 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:50 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wilgum 6.1 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Ruhezone I/1 6.2 mi
- Kerkeriet 10.0 mi
- Punt van Reide 10 mi
- Tauchen Mit Markus 6.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Oldersum
Now in Oldersum
- Low / high
- 46 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 30%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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: +0.22 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 46° | 48° | 55° | 55° | 51° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 7 SW | 7 SW | 8 SW | 11 SW | 11 WSW | 8 SSW | 10 SSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 9 SW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 7 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 6 SW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 6 SW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 7 W 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 5 WNW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 1 NNW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 2 ESE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 56 °F | 13 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 1:56 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 57 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | 2:34 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 53 °F | 3 mph E | 0.3 ft | 3:10 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 56 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.4 ft | 3:49 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 53 °F | 6 mph S | 0.4 ft | 4:33 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 54 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 5:26 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 51 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 6:26 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 44 °F | 2 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 7:33 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 49 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.6 ft | 8:53 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 10:13 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 47 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 11:11 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 45 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 11:58 am | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 49 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.6 ft | 12:26 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 55 °F | 11 mph S | 0.7 ft | 1:02 am · 1:18 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 47° / 57° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 42° / 53° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 56° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 53° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 48° / 54° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 42° / 51° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 44° 0.5 ft
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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °F; normal high: 53 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Oldersum
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:04 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:14 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 45 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:15 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,360 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oldersum
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:51–2:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:27–11:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:12–6:12 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 Oldersum
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Binnenhafen Oldersum 0.3 mi
- Aussenhafen Oldersum 0.4 mi
- Schiffswerft Diedrich 0.2 mi
- NordicPond 3.8 mi
- Fisherman´s Partner Angler-Fachmarkt 5.2 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Oldersum) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.1 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 1.1 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) 1.1 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 OldersumTides nearby
- Petkum2.8 mi
- Jemgum4.4 mi
- Emden6.1 mi
- Termunten12 mi
- Termunterzijl13 mi
- Rysum13 mi
- Borgsweer14 mi
- Greetsiel16 mi
- Farmsum17 mi
- Delfzijl18 mi
Oldersum at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,533 people. Coordinates: 53.328° N, 7.342° E.
- It is 35 mi southwest of Wilhelmshaven, the main place in Lower Saxony. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 4 min later than in Wilhelmshaven.
- The nearest tide station, Terborg, is 3.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about OldersumQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oldersum?
Today in Oldersum there are high tides at 1:56 am (13.3 ft) and 2:17 pm (13.3 ft) and low tides at 8:15 am and 8:38 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Oldersum?
At 5:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oldersum?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:06 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 12:51–2:51 am, Minor 10:27–11:27 am, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 5:12–6:12 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Oldersum?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph) and a 30% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oldersum?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oldersum?
The best time to visit Oldersum is from July to August: highs of 72 °F, about 11 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: Terborg station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).