Lauwersoog tides today
- Tide now 3.6 ft ↓ falling · low 5:58 am (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:50 am–12:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 55 °F smooth · 4.3 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:28 am–5:09 pm 9 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:41 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lauwersoog there is high tide at 12:13 pm (9.9 ft) and low tides at 5:58 am and 6:19 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:58 am. The sun rises at 7:28 am and sets at 5:09 pm: 9 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Lauwersoog today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:13 pm, coefficient 77
- Minor period 11:52 am–12:52 pm (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.16 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines the 12:13 pm high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with the 6:19 pm low tide, moonrise 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: European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Lauwersoog
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:13 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:58 am
Low tide at 5:58 am and 6:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:13 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 Lauwersoog
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- Westerstrand 6.1 mi · NW
- Restrooms
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 Lauwersoog
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:58 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:13 pm 9.9 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 6:19 pm 2.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 35 min to low tide at 5:58 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 12:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.9 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 (11.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 20 (0.7 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, 9.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 44, 4.8 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 | 7:28 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 5:58 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 12:13 pm · 9.9 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 85% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:00 pm · 9.6 ft | Low tide 6:59 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 76% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 1:02 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 9.3 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 66% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 2:47 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 2:56 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:49 pm · 8.7 ft | Low tide 9:26 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 60 | 43% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:38 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 8.6 ft | Low tide 10:37 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 56 | 33% | Major periods 6:49 am · 7:13 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:40 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:16 pm · 8.8 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 7:36 am · 7:58 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 Lauwersoog station (TICON-4), 0.8 mi from Lauwersoog. 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 Lauwersoog
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.2 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 cools over the next few days: about 53.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 4:23 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).
Diving in Lauwersoog today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:13 pm): little current from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:50 pm (10:20 pm–12:30 am), low tide 5:58 am (5:40–6:13 am), high tide 12:13 pm (10:50 am–12:50 pm), low tide 6:19 pm (6:00–6:34 pm) and high tide 12:25 am (11:00 pm–1:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °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 (85%), rising at 6:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Inga 7.0 mi
- Vivan 7.9 mi
- Ebenhaezer 7.9 mi
- Navigator 8.1 mi
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Vierhuizergat 3.1 mi
- Brakzandstergat 3.3 mi
- Peazemerlannen 4.2 mi
- Kwelder Schiermonnikoog 6.2 mi
- Het Rif 8.3 mi
- Freelance Diving 9.7 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 Lauwersoog
Now in Lauwersoog
- Low / high
- 48 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 47%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 6.6 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.21 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 | Clear | Fog |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 50° | 51° | 57° | 57° | 52° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 8 SW | 6 WSW | 6 SW | 6 WSW | 5 NW | 1 NW | 2 S |
| Gusts | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 50° 6 WSW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 6 SW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 6 WSW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 5 NW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 1 NW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 2 S 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 1 WNW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 1 SE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 58 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 50 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 12:25 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 55 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.6 ft | 1:02 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 55 °F | 7 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | 1:54 am · 2:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 54 °F | 15 mph N | 4.2 ft | 2:56 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 51 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 4:02 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 49 °F | 3 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 5:14 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 49 °F | 3 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 6:30 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 51 °F | 3 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 7:38 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 36 / 47 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 8:32 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 46 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 9:17 am · 9:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 9:58 am · 10:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 55 °F | 12 mph S | 1.3 ft | 10:36 am · 10:56 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 56 °F | 12 mph S | 1.2 ft | 11:12 am · 11:31 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 44° / 50° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 55° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 51° / 55° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 49° / 54° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 51° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 49° 2.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 39° / 49° 1.4 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 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 (+5.3 °F; normal high: 52 °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 4:23 am (local time).
The sun in Lauwersoog
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 6:26 pm
- Civil dawn 6:52 am
- Civil dusk 5:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 41 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:17 pm
- Full dark 6:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,967 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lauwersoog
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:52 am–12:52 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:11–7:11 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 Lauwersoog
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Noordergat 0.4 mi
- Vlinderbalg 2.8 mi
- Gulf 0.3 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 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Lauwersoog) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 8.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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. 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
Zuidertoren 5.8 mi north
- Tower height
- 115 ft
- Built
- 1854
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near LauwersoogTides nearby
- Paesens5.3 mi
- Moddergat5.4 mi
- Schiermonnikoog5.8 mi
- Wierum8.1 mi
- Ternaard10 mi
- Holwert13 mi
- Buren17 mi
- Nes18 mi
- Ballum22 mi
- Borkum23 mi
Lauwersoog at a glance
- Town or city of about 130 people. Coordinates: 53.405° N, 6.214° E.
- It is 29 mi west of Delfzijl, the main place in Groningen. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 3 min later than in Delfzijl.
- The nearest tide station, Lauwersoog, is 0.8 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Jachthaven Lauwersoog (0.3 mi), Veerhaven (0.5 mi), Jachthaven Schiermonnikoog (4.9 mi).
Questions about LauwersoogQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lauwersoog?
Today in Lauwersoog there is high tide at 12:13 pm (9.9 ft) and low tides at 5:58 am and 6:19 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Lauwersoog?
At 5:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lauwersoog?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 11:52 am–12:52 pm, Major 2:32–4:32 pm, Minor 6:11–7:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lauwersoog?
Fog, from 48 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 47% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lauwersoog?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the west-northwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lauwersoog?
The best time to visit Lauwersoog is from July to August: highs of 70 °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: Lauwersoog 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).