Hengst today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 2.4 ft ↓ falling · low 3:21 am (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 57 °F slight · 4.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 5 mph · 55 °F from the WSW, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:33 am–5:15 pm 9 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:48 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20–10:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in Hengst there are high tides at 6:58 am (7.6 ft) and 7:12 pm (7.9 ft) and low tides at 3:21 am and 3:41 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:21 am. The sun rises at 7:33 am and sets at 5:15 pm: 9 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 55 °F.
Beach day in Hengst
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:41 pm: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
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 57 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:21 am
Low tide at 3:21 am and 3:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:58 am and 7:12 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
About HengstThe beach
2.2 mi from De Cocksdorp. Tides, weather and sun in De Cocksdorp →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Hengst
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- Vliehors 3.2 mi · N
- Parking
- Naaktstrand Texel 4.5 mi · SW
- Clothing-optional area
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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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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Webcams near Hengst
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Fishing in Hengst today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:41 pm
- Major period 2:37–4:37 pm
- Sunset at 5:15 pm, golden hour from 4:23 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: 77 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:41 pm low tide, a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the 6:58 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:20 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:21 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, European flounder, garfish and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Tides in Hengst
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:21 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:58 am 7.6 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 3:41 pm 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:12 pm 7.9 ft · coef. 75
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 31 min to low tide at 3:21 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 6:58 am high tide and 75 for the 7:12 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.0 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 (8.7 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 84, 7.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 5 (coefficient 47, 4.0 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 | 7:33 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 3:21 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:58 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 3:41 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 77 | 85% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:35 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 4:05 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:39 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:55 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 74 | 76% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 4:51 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 8:24 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:38 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 9:14 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 9:36 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:40 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 6:40 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 12:31 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 6:38 pm · 3.0 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:42 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 1:00 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 33% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:18 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:44 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:06 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 2:31 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 23% | Major periods 7:41 am · 8:04 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
Hengst has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Texel Noordzee (TICON-4), 8.1 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Hengst
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 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 northwest 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: 5.1 ft with a period of 6 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 55.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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 1:51 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 Hengst today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:21 am (3:00–3:36 am), high tide 6:58 am (6:43–7:20 am), low tide 3:41 pm (3:20–3:56 pm) and high tide 7:12 pm (6:57–7:30 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 57.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 10:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:20 am, with little swell and light wind, though with 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
- Mercuur 1.2 mi
- Willy Janine 3.2 mi
- Oakford 3.3 mi
- Stanley 3.5 mi
- Margariti 4.5 mi
- Benbrack 5.1 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Steenplaat 0.8 mi
- Vlakte van Kerken 3.4 mi
- Posthuiswad 6.3 mi
- Duikclub Texel 10 mi
- Duiker Vlieland 10 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 Hengst
Now in Hengst
- Low / high
- 53 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 70%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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: +0.21 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Fog | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 58° | 58° | 55° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 4 WSW | 2 WSW | 3 SSW | 5 W | 2 WNW | 3 ESE | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 12 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 55° 4 WSW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 2 WSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 3 SSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 5 W 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 2 WNW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 3 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 3 SSE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 SE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 58 °F | 6 mph SW | 2.5 ft | 6:58 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 53 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 7:39 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 54 °F | 7 mph E | 0.7 ft | 8:24 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 55 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 9:14 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 56 °F | 28 mph N | 5.1 ft | 12:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 56 °F | 25 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 1:00 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 56 °F | 13 mph E | 3.0 ft | 2:02 am · 2:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 53 °F | 9 mph E | 1.4 ft | 3:16 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:56 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 51 °F | 14 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 5:53 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 53 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 6:39 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 55 °F | 15 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | 7:22 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 57 °F | 17 mph S | 1.8 ft | 8:03 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 56 °F | 14 mph S | 1.3 ft | 8:42 am · 9:03 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 49° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 54° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 53° / 55° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 53° / 56° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 55° / 56° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 51° / 56° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 49° / 53° 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 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 (+4.5 °F; normal high: 54 °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 1:51 am (local time).
The sun in Hengst
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:32 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 42 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:23 pm
- Full dark 6:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,879 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hengst
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:56 am–12:56 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:18–7:18 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 Hengst
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Haventje van Sil 2.0 mi
- Eierlandse Dam 2.3 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 5.8 mi
- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Jetty 6.5 mi
- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Jetty 7.1 mi
- Jetty 7.3 mi
- Jetty 7.5 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 18 ft deep.
From the shoreline (650 ft from Hengst) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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: 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. 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Eierland Lighthouse 1.8 mi west
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 29 nautical miles (33 mi)
- Light height
- 174 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 115 ft
- Built
- 1864
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HengstTides nearby
- De Cocksdorp2.2 mi
- Oosterend6.9 mi
- De Koog8.3 mi
- Oudeschild10 mi
- Oost-Vlieland11 mi
- Den Hoorn13 mi
- Den Helder17 mi
- Huisduinen18 mi
- West-Terschelling18 mi
- Vatrop18 mi
Hengst at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 53.184° N, 4.899° E.
- It is 47 mi north of Heemskerk, the main place in North Holland. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 3 min earlier than in Heemskerk.
- 2.2 mi from De Cocksdorp.
- The nearest tide station, Texel Noordzee, is 8.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about HengstQuestions
Where is Hengst?
2.2 mi from De Cocksdorp, in North Holland (Netherlands). The shore faces northwest.
What amenities does Hengst have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Hengst?
Today in Hengst there are high tides at 6:58 am (7.6 ft) and 7:12 pm (7.9 ft) and low tides at 3:21 am and 3:41 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Hengst?
At 5:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hengst?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:17 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 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 11:56 am–12:56 pm, Major 2:37–4:37 pm, Minor 6:18–7:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hengst?
Fog, from 53 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph) and a 70% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hengst?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the west. The water is 57.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hengst?
The best time to visit Hengst is from July to August: highs of 68 °F to 69 °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: Texel 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).