Kennemerstrand today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 1:56 pm (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:30–5:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Water 57 °F
- Wind · air 3 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:32 am–5:18 pm 9 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:55 pm
- Pressure 30.39 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
Today in Kennemerstrand there are high tides at 5:43 am (7.9 ft) and 6:02 pm (8.3 ft) and low tides at 1:32 am and 1:56 pm. Tide coefficient 72. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 5:18 pm: 9 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 55 °F.
Beach day in Kennemerstrand
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Low tide at 1:56 pm: more sand
- Fog
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 57 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming
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 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 1:56 pm
Low tide at 1:32 am and 1:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:43 am and 6:02 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority.
About KennemerstrandThe beach
2.3 mi from IJmuiden. Tides, weather and sun in IJmuiden →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Kennemerstrand
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- Naaktstrand 0.7 mi · S
- Bloemendaal aan Zee 2.4 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Strand Zandvoort 5.0 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of the Netherlands.
Webcams near Kennemerstrand
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Fishing in Kennemerstrand today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:02 pm, coefficient 71
- Major period 2:39–4:39 pm
- Sunset at 5:18 pm, golden hour from 4:28 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 72 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 6:02 pm high tide, a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:32 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with the 1:56 pm low tide and a major period, 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 common sole. What you can catch
Tides in Kennemerstrand
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:32 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:43 am 7.9 ft · coef. 72
- ▼ Next low tide 1:56 pm 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:02 pm 8.3 ft · coef. 71
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 34 min to low tide at 1:56 pm.
Tide coefficient 72 for the 5:43 am high tide and 71 for the 6:02 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 November 28 (8.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 22 (0.3 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 81, 6.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 5 to 6 (coefficient 50, 3.1 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 | 7:32 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 1:32 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 5:43 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:02 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 85% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:34 am · 5:16 pm | Low tide 2:20 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:27 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 2:38 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:46 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 76% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:36 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 3:06 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:12 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 3:22 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 7:33 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:38 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 3:55 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 8:24 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:40 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 4:51 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:57 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 5:06 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 9:24 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 59 | 43% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:41 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 10:07 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 54 | 33% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:43 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 7:40 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 23% | Major periods 7:43 am · 8:05 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 IJmuiden Buitenhaven station (TICON-4), 0.9 mi from Kennemerstrand. 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 Kennemerstrand
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Kennemerstrand: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
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 55.8 °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 9:21 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).
Weather in Kennemerstrand
Now in Kennemerstrand
- Low / high
- 52 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 67%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 3.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.15 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Fog | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 58° | 58° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 5 WSW | 3 SSW | 3 SSW | 3 WSW | 2 W | 2 N | 3 ESE |
| Gusts | 15 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 |
- 9:00 am 55° 3 SSW
- 12:00 pm 58° 3 WSW
- 3:00 pm 58° 2 W
- 6:00 pm 56° 2 N
- 9:00 pm 54° 3 ESE
- 12:00 am 51° 3 ESE
- 3:00 am 49° 3 ESE
- 6:00 am 48° 4 E
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 59 °F | 8 mph WSW | 5:43 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 55 °F | 7 mph E | 6:27 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 52 °F | 8 mph E | 7:12 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 56 °F | 9 mph NNW | 8:01 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 55 °F | 14 mph NNE | 8:57 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 52 °F | 12 mph NE | 10:07 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 50 °F | 7 mph E | 11:42 am | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 45 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1:05 am · 1:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 50 °F | 2 mph S | 2:00 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 46 °F | 3 mph ENE | 2:42 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 51 °F | 3 mph SW | 3:16 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 44 °F | 7 mph SE | 3:45 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 44 °F | 7 mph SSE | 4:15 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 52 °F | 6 mph NNW | 4:47 am · 5:06 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 48° / 55° 7 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 52° 8 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 48° / 56° 9 mph
- Mon 2 Light rain 51° / 55° 14 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 52° 12 mph
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 39° / 50° 7 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 39° / 45° 8 mph
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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °F; normal high: 55 °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 9:21 am (local time).
The sun in Kennemerstrand
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:34 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 5:54 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 46 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:28 pm
- Full dark 6:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,856 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kennemerstrand
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:51 am–12:51 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:25–7:25 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 Kennemerstrand
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kwelderpad 0.7 mi
- Zuidpier 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Noordpier 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Trailerhelling Schoteroog 5.4 mi
- Marina Seaport IJmuiden 0.7 mi
- Kanohaven 6.5 mi
- Hengelsport IJmuiden 1.3 mi
- Hengelsport IJmuiden 2.6 mi
- Fuel dock 0.7 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 1.2 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.2 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 0.6 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 1.2 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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IJmuiden lower Lighthouse 1.1 mi northeast
- Light
- Steady light; white or red depending on where you see it from · F WR
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 102 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 79 ft
- Built
- 1878
Other lighthouses nearby: Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden (1.3 mi northeast), Lighthouse of Zandvoort (5.6 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KennemerstrandTides nearby
- IJmuiden2.3 mi
- Wijk aan Zee3.4 mi
- Velsen3.9 mi
- Beverwijk4.8 mi
- Zandvoort5.5 mi
- Heemskerk6.4 mi
- Castricum8.3 mi
- Egmond-Binnen11 mi
- Heiloo12 mi
- Egmond aan Zee12 mi
Kennemerstrand at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 52.450° N, 4.558° E.
- It is 6.4 mi southwest of Heemskerk, the main place in North Holland. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Heemskerk.
- 2.3 mi from IJmuiden.
- The nearest tide station, IJmuiden Buitenhaven, is 0.9 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina Seaport, IJmuiden aan Zee (0.6 mi), Jachthaven (0.6 mi), IJmuiderbuitenhaven (1.2 mi), Noordzeehaven (1.2 mi).
Questions about KennemerstrandQuestions
Where is Kennemerstrand?
2.3 mi from IJmuiden, in North Holland (Netherlands). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Kennemerstrand have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Kennemerstrand?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the authorities of the Netherlands).
What time is high tide today in Kennemerstrand?
Today in Kennemerstrand there are high tides at 5:43 am (7.9 ft) and 6:02 pm (8.3 ft) and low tides at 1:32 am and 1:56 pm. Tide coefficient 72.
What time is sunset today in Kennemerstrand?
At 5:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:54 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kennemerstrand?
At 7:34 am. First light comes at 6:18 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 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 11:51 am–12:51 pm, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 6:25–7:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kennemerstrand?
Fog, from 52 °F to 59 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Kennemerstrand?
The best time to visit Kennemerstrand is from July to August: highs of 71 °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: IJmuiden Buitenhaven 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).