Oosterend tides today
- Tide now 5.5 ft ↓ falling · low 4:29 am (1.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 56 °F slight · 4.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 8 mph · 55 °F from the WSW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Surf today 1.0–1.5 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:31 am–5:12 pm 9 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:44 pm
Today in Oosterend there are high tides at 10:01 am (8.8 ft) and 9:59 pm (8.8 ft) and low tides at 4:29 am and 4:48 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:29 am. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 5:12 pm: 9 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Oosterend today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:48 pm
- Major period 2:35–4:35 pm
- Sunset at 5:12 pm, golden hour from 4:21 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.17 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:48 pm low tide, a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, common sole and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Oosterend
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 4:48 pm: more sand
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:29 am
Low tide at 4:29 am and 4:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:01 am and 9:59 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 Oosterend
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Oosterend.
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Tides in Oosterend
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:29 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:01 am 8.8 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 4:48 pm 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:59 pm 8.8 ft · coef. 78
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 39 min to low tide at 4:29 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 10:01 am high tide and 78 for the 9:59 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.1 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 December 28 (10.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (0.6 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 86, 8.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 44, 4.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 10:01 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 9:59 pm · 8.8 ft | Coef. 79 | 85% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 5:30 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 8.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 76% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:35 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 5:59 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 6:14 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 11:40 pm · 8.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 66% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:37 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 6:50 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 12:33 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 7:02 pm · 3.2 ft | — | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:39 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 7:49 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 58 | 43% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:41 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:05 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:59 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 52 | 33% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:43 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:28 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 57 | 23% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:02 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 Terschelling Noordzee station (TICON-4), 3.2 mi from Oosterend. 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 Oosterend
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °F).
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 12:50 am (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).
Surf in Oosterend today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.6 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (4 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:01 am)
- Light: First light 6:55 am · sunrise 7:31 am · sunset 5:12 pm · last light 5:49 pm
- Tide: low 4:29 am (1.7 ft), high 10:01 am (8.8 ft), low 4:48 pm (2.2 ft) and high 9:59 pm (8.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 55.6 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Oosterend today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:01 am): little current from 8:40 am to 10:40 am
- 1.4 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:29 am (4:14–4:44 am), high tide 10:01 am (8:40–10:40 am), low tide 4:48 pm (4:33–5:03 pm) and high tide 9:59 pm (8:50–11:00 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 55.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:49 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:20 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Arad 3.1 mi
- Oka 18 3.3 mi
- Westland 5.6 mi
- Brittannia 5.6 mi
- Walsum 10 6.2 mi
- Elsie 7.3 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 5.8 mi
- Boschplaat 4.5 mi
- Koffieboonenplaat 7.6 mi
- Oosterom 7.8 mi
- Vingegat 7.9 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 Oosterend
Now in Oosterend
- Low / high
- 53 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 68%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.02 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 6 SW | 5 SW | 5 SSW | 6 SW | 2 WSW | 1 SW | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft |
| 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 55° 8 WSW 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 6 SW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 5 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 5 SSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 6 SW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 2 WSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 1 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 3 SSE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 56 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 10:01 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 52 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 10:40 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 54 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 11:31 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 54 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 12:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 56 °F | 26 mph N | 4.4 ft | 12:51 am · 1:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 56 °F | 24 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | 2:05 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 56 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.5 ft | 3:25 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 53 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:50 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 54 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 5:58 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 51 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 6:49 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 53 °F | 13 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 7:33 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 54 °F | 16 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 8:12 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 56 °F | 19 mph S | 2.0 ft | 8:49 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 56 °F | 14 mph S | 1.6 ft | 9:25 am · 9:44 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 46° / 52° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 54° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 53° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 53° / 56° 4.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 55° / 56° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 51° / 56° 2.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 51° / 53° 1.6 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °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 12:50 am (local time).
The sun in Oosterend
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:55 am
- Civil dusk 5:49 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 41 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:21 pm
- Full dark 6:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,911 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oosterend
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:56 am–12:56 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:14–7:14 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Oosterend
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- De Ôde Dyk 2.0 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.5 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Tankstation 6.9 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: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Oosterend) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.65 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.65 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 OosterendTides nearby
- Hoorn1.4 mi
- Lies2.3 mi
- Formerum2.7 mi
- Midsland4.1 mi
- West-Terschelling7.4 mi
- Hollum11 mi
- Oosterbierum13 mi
- Ballum13 mi
- Tzummarum13 mi
- Sexbierum14 mi
Oosterend at a glance
- Town or city of about 105 people. Coordinates: 53.404° N, 5.376° E.
- It is 7.4 mi northeast of West-Terschelling, the main place in Friesland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in West-Terschelling.
- The nearest tide station, Terschelling Noordzee, is 3.2 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about OosterendQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oosterend?
Today in Oosterend there are high tides at 10:01 am (8.8 ft) and 9:59 pm (8.8 ft) and low tides at 4:29 am and 4:48 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Oosterend?
At 5:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oosterend?
At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:16 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:03–4:03 am, Minor 11:56 am–12:56 pm, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 6:14–7:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oosterend?
Fog, from 53 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph) and a 68% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oosterend?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the west. The water is 55.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oosterend?
The best time to visit Oosterend is from July to August: highs of 70 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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: Terschelling Noordzee 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).