Delfzijl tides today
- Tide now 11.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:44 am (12.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–3:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:23 am–5:08 pm 9 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:44 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:50 am–2:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Delfzijl there are high tides at 1:05 am (12.5 ft) and 1:23 pm (12.6 ft) and low tides at 7:07 am and 7:29 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:44 am. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 5:08 pm: 9 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:53 am to 2:53 am and from 1:24 pm to 3:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Delfzijl today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:07 am
- Sunrise at 7:23 am
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- 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, 6:50 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:07 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:50 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:05 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm, with the 1:23 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, common sole, European flounder and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Delfzijl
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:07 am: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:07 am
Low tide at 7:07 am and 7:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:05 am and 1:23 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 Delfzijl
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- Bierumer strand 4.5 mi · N
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Delfzijl
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:05 am 12.5 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 7:07 am 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:23 pm 12.6 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Low tide 7:29 pm 2.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 53 min to high tide at 1:44 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 1:05 am high tide and 78 for the 1:23 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.4 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 (13.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (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 84, 12.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 49, 6.8 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 | 7:23 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 12.5 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 12.6 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 93% | Major periods 12:53 am · 1:24 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 1:44 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:11 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 76 | 85% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:33 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 73 | 76% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:18 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 3:33 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 66% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 10:06 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:23 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 10:22 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 4:36 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 11:00 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:22 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 43% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 12:06 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:35 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 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 Knock station (TICON-4), 4.7 mi from Delfzijl. 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 Delfzijl
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.8 °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 11:51 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 Delfzijl today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:05 am (11:40 pm–1:30 am), low tide 7:07 am (6:52–7:22 am), high tide 1:23 pm (12:00–2:00 pm) and low tide 7:29 pm (7:14–7:44 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 52.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:45 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 7:40 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with low light.
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 11 mi
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Ruhezone I/2 5.4 mi
- Punt van Reide 7.4 mi
- Kerkeriet 8.2 mi
- Mos | Eemshaven Diving 9.1 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.
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Weather in Delfzijl
Now in Delfzijl
- Low / high
- 46 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 29%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 50° | 49° | 47° | 48° | 55° | 56° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 8 SW | 8 WSW | 9 SW | 13 WSW | 13 WSW | 9 SSW | 11 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 18 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 52° 9 SW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 8 SW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 7 SW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 6 SW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 7 W 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 4 NNW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 0 E 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 2 S 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 56 °F | 14 mph SW | 0.7 ft | 1:05 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 58 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 1:44 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 51 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.3 ft | 2:20 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 56 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.3 ft | 2:57 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 55 °F | 8 mph NW | 0.3 ft | 3:42 am · 4:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 55 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 4:36 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 53 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 5:39 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 46 °F | 2 mph S | 0.7 ft | 6:52 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 50 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.6 ft | 8:17 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 53 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 9:28 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 48 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 10:22 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 45 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 11:07 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 50 °F | 8 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | 11:47 am | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 55 °F | 11 mph S | 0.7 ft | 12:10 am · 12:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 49° / 58° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 45° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 48° / 56° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 50° / 55° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 50° / 55° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 53° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 46° 0.7 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 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °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 11:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Delfzijl
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:06 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 5:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:16 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 45 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:17 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,331 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Delfzijl
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:53–2:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:24–3:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:29–11:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:14–6:14 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 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 Delfzijl
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Jachthaven 't Dok Delfzijl 0.4 mi
- Jachthaven KZ&RV Neptunus 0.5 mi
- Farmsumerhaven 1.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.2 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Delfzijl) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.2 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 2 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 2.2 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Delfzijl Lighthouse (1888) 0.3 mi northeast
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 34 ft
- Built
- 1888
Other lighthouses nearby: Watum Lighthouse (3.3 mi north), Knock lighthouse (4.4 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DelfzijlTides nearby
- Farmsum0.7 mi
- Tuikwerd1.2 mi
- Holwierde2.7 mi
- Borgsweer4.5 mi
- Termunterzijl5.3 mi
- Termunten5.8 mi
- Rysum5.9 mi
- Oudeschip7.9 mi
- Emden12 mi
- Greetsiel14 mi
Delfzijl at a glance
- Town or city of about 28,649 people. Coordinates: 53.330° N, 6.918° E.
- The nearest tide station, Knock, is 4.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Handelshaven (0.6 mi), Balkenhaven (0.8 mi).
Questions about DelfzijlQuestions
What time is high tide today in Delfzijl?
Today in Delfzijl there are high tides at 1:05 am (12.5 ft) and 1:23 pm (12.6 ft) and low tides at 7:07 am and 7:29 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Delfzijl?
At 5:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Delfzijl?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:08 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 12:53–2:53 am, Minor 10:29–11:29 am, Major 1:24–3:24 pm, Minor 5:14–6:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Delfzijl?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph) and a 29% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Delfzijl?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the southwest. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Delfzijl?
The best time to visit Delfzijl 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: Knock 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).