Rotterdam tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 10:08 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–5:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 3.4 ft slight · 4.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 54 °F from the SW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.5–2.4 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:29 am–5:22 pm 9 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:04 pm
Today in Rotterdam there are high tides at 4:39 am (7.5 ft) and 4:59 pm (7.5 ft) and low tides at 9:53 am and 10:08 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:08 pm. The sun rises at 7:29 am and sets at 5:22 pm: 9 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:03 am to 3:03 am and from 1:34 pm to 3:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Rotterdam today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:59 pm, coefficient 80
- Minor period 5:34–6:34 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:22 pm, golden hour from 4:32 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.38 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 4:59 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 8:50 am to 10:50 am, with the 9:53 am low tide, moonset and some swell, 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: common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Rotterdam
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Low tide at 9:53 am: more sand
- Cloudy (75% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.1 ft waves every 5 s
- High tide at 4:59 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:08 pm
Low tide at 9:53 am and 10:08 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:39 am and 4:59 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 Rotterdam
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Rotterdam.
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Tides in Rotterdam
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:39 am 7.5 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 9:53 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:59 pm 7.5 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Next low tide 10:08 pm 1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 14 min to low tide at 10:08 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 4:39 am high tide and 80 for the 4:59 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 January 23 (7.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 7 (0.1 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 25 to 27 (coefficient 85, 6.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 51, 4.1 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 | 7:29 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:53 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 93% | Major periods 1:03 am · 1:34 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 5:42 pm · 7.6 ft | Low tide 10:49 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 85% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 6:06 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 6:27 pm · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 77 | 76% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:35 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 6:52 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:52 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 7.4 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 66% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:37 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 12:40 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:42 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 12:47 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:12 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:38 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 4:13 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:40 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 1:50 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 63 | 43% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:40 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 5:06 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 9:57 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 5:07 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 58 | 33% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 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 Parksluis station (TICON-4), 1.3 mi from Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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: 6.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north (moderate).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:54 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).
Surf in Rotterdam today
Surf today
Poor- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.5 ft swell at 5 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:53 am)
- Light: First light 6:54 am · sunrise 7:29 am · sunset 5:22 pm · last light 5:57 pm
- Tide: high 4:39 am (7.5 ft), low 9:53 am (1.5 ft), high 4:59 pm (7.5 ft) and low 10:08 pm (1.1 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.
- Energy: 64 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:57 pm can also work, with a good size, though with 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 Rotterdam today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (9:53 am): little current from 9:30 am to 11:20 am
- 3.7 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:39 am (4:24–4:54 am), low tide 9:53 am (9:30–11:20 am), high tide 4:59 pm (4:44–5:14 pm) and low tide 10:08 pm (9:50–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.6 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:57 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at high tide and light wind.
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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- Sublub Rotterdam 0.4 mi
- Souldivers duikcentrum 0.8 mi
- Duikvereniging Rotterdam 1.1 mi
- 1st2dive / Lucky Divers 1.6 mi
- Dive Tv 1.9 mi
- Haai Five Scuba Diving 2.1 mi
- Snelle Boot Duiken 3.4 mi
- Dive Team Marlin 4.2 mi
- Poseidon B.V. 4.6 mi
- Snorkel En Duikvereniging Sepia 4.9 mi
- Executive-diving 5.0 mi
- Vereniging Fire-divers 5.0 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Rotterdam
Now in Rotterdam
- Low / high
- 48 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 86%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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: +0.14 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 56° | 58° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WSW | 4 SW | 5 SW | 6 SW | 9 SW | 10 WSW | 6 SW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 13 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.6 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 |
- 9:00 pm 54° 6 SW 3.6 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 5 SW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 4 SW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 SSW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 4 SSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 4 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 60° 2 SW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 2 ESE 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 58 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 4:39 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 60 °F | 5 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 5:22 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 55 °F | 7 mph E | 1.1 ft | 6:06 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 50 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 6:52 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 55 °F | 4 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 7:42 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 56 °F | 10 mph N | 6.0 ft | 8:40 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 53 °F | 5 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | 9:57 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 11:25 am | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 46 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 12:10 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 50 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 1:14 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 36 / 45 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 2:04 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 51 °F | 4 mph S | 1.3 ft | 2:45 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 56 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.5 ft | 3:21 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 57 °F | 11 mph S | 4.2 ft | 3:54 am · 4:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 49° / 60° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 45° / 55° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 43° / 50° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 55° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 49° / 56° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 53° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 50° 3.3 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 (+1.9 °F; normal high: 56 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Rotterdam
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 5:57 pm
- Solar noon 12:26 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 52 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:32 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,166 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rotterdam
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:03–3:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:34–3:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:29–11:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:34–6:34 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 Rotterdam
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Doksteiger 3/8 3.0 mi
- Florijnhaven 3.3 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Erfgoedhavens Rotterdam 0.7 mi
- Jachthaven "De Admiraliteit Rotterdam" 0.9 mi
- Ahoy Hengelsport Rotterdam 2.1 mi
- Eagle Hengelsport 2.2 mi
- Bunker station Bunkerrama 1.0 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Low Light of the Hook of Holland 0.4 mi south
- Tower height
- 44 ft
- Built
- 1899
Other lighthouses nearby: Van Speyk Light Beacon (5.8 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RotterdamTides nearby
- Vlaardingen5.9 mi
- Spijkenisse8.3 mi
- The Hague13 mi
- 's-Gravenzande14 mi
- Vogelwijk14 mi
- Statenkwartier15 mi
- Monster15 mi
- Duindorp15 mi
- Ter Heijde15 mi
- Hoek van Holland15 mi
Rotterdam at a glance
- Town or city of about 868,135 people. Coordinates: 51.923° N, 4.479° E.
- The nearest tide station, Parksluis, is 1.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about RotterdamQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rotterdam?
Today in Rotterdam there are high tides at 4:39 am (7.5 ft) and 4:59 pm (7.5 ft) and low tides at 9:53 am and 10:08 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Rotterdam?
At 5:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rotterdam?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 1:03–3:03 am, Minor 10:29–11:29 am, Major 1:34–3:34 pm, Minor 5:34–6:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Rotterdam?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rotterdam?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.4 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Rotterdam?
The best time to visit Rotterdam is from June to August: highs of 70 °F to 73 °F, about 10 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: Parksluis 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).