Ritthem tides today
- Tide now 5.5 ft ↑ rising · high 3:52 am (19.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–5:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 56 °F smooth · 3.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 14 mph · 53 °F from the SW, gusts 17 · overcast
- Sun 7:32 am–5:26 pm 9 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:11 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30–11:00 am great day · 10/10
Today in Ritthem there are high tides at 3:11 am (19.4 ft) and 3:32 pm (20.1 ft) and low tides at 9:10 am and 9:32 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:52 am. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 5:26 pm: 9 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:38 pm to 3:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southwest (14 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Ritthem today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:32 pm, coefficient 83
- Major period 1:38–3:38 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.42 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 3:32 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 3:10 am, with the 3:11 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, common sole, whiting and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Ritthem
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 9:10 am: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:10 am
Low tide at 9:10 am and 9:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:11 am and 3:32 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 Ritthem
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- Badstrand 2.9 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Nollestrand 3.2 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kaloot 3.7 mi · E
- Parking
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 Ritthem
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Tides in Ritthem
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:11 am 19.4 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:10 am 4.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:32 pm 20.1 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 9:32 pm 3.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 0 min to high tide at 3:52 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 3:11 am high tide and 83 for the 3:32 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 16.3 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 October 27 (20.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 21 (1.1 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 10 to 12 (coefficient 93, 17.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 5 to 6 (coefficient 53, 9.3 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 | 7:32 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 19.4 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 20.1 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 85 | 93% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:38 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 19.0 ft | Low tide 9:48 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 19.8 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 85% | Major periods 2:10 am · 2:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:35 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 18.6 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 4:57 pm · 19.4 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 77 | 76% | Major periods 3:15 am · 3:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 5:20 am · 18.0 ft | Low tide 11:13 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 18.6 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 73 | 66% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:39 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 6:09 am · 17.2 ft | Low tide 12:05 pm · 5.0 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 17.5 ft | — | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:41 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 12:50 am · 6.3 ft | High tide 7:06 am · 16.3 ft | Low tide 1:18 pm · 5.6 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 16.4 ft | Coef. 61 | 43% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:42 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · 6.6 ft | High tide 8:18 am · 15.6 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · 5.6 ft | High tide 9:31 pm · 16.1 ft | Coef. 58 | 33% | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:24 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 Vlissingen station (TICON-4), 1.4 mi from Ritthem. 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 Ritthem
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
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.
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 2.9 °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 10:52 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 Ritthem today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:10 am): little current from 8:50 am to 9:30 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:11 am (2:56–3:26 am), low tide 9:10 am (8:50–9:30 am), high tide 3:32 pm (3:17–3:47 pm) and low tide 9:32 pm (9:10–9:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:01 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 10:10 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:10 pm to 3:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and the sun high, though with moderate wind and 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
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- Comitas 0.7 mi
- Caritas 0.8 mi
- Cw Funch Or Phoenix 1.0 mi
- Vanda 1.3 mi
- Lasker 1.5 mi
- Stella 1.7 mi
- Seabird 2.0 mi
- Wreck 1.2 mi
- Fish World 1.5 mi
- Nautical Service Int. B.V. 1.6 mi
- Z.v.v.o. Dolfijn 2.0 mi
- De Voogd Diving 2.1 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.
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 Ritthem
Now in Ritthem
- Low / high
- 49 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.11 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 56° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 54° | 57° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 W | 13 SW | 15 SW | 15 SW | 15 SW | 14 WSW | 11 SSW | 13 SSW |
| Gusts | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 12:00 am 53° 12 WSW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 8 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 7 SW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 5 SW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 4 S 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 1 SE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 57° 5 NE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 7 ENE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 57 °F | 16 mph SW | 1.2 ft | 3:11 am · 3:32 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 12 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | 3:52 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 55 °F | 13 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 4:35 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 5:20 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 56 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 6:09 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 55 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 7:06 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 54 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 8:18 am · 9:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 51 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 9:55 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 48 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 11:12 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 49 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 12:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 47 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 12:43 am · 12:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 53 °F | 5 mph S | 0.6 ft | 1:24 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 1:59 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 15 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 2:30 am · 2:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 46° / 55° 0.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 56° 0.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 55° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 51° 1.0 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, normal highs for late October (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 10:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Ritthem
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:18 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:01 pm
- Solar noon 12:29 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 54 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:38 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,108 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ritthem
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:38–3:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:29–11:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:41–6:41 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 Ritthem
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- 720 1.1 mi
- Fittinghavenpad 3.3 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- VVW Schelde 1.7 mi
- Stadshaven 2.1 mi
- Hengelsport Jan Peter 2.4 mi
- Zuiderduin Fishing Equipment 8.8 mi
- Reinplus Fiwado 4.6 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 0.95 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Ritthem) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep0.95 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.95 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. 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
Fort de Nolle 3.2 mi west
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 9 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc WRG 9s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 33 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Kaapduinen rear lighthouse (4.8 mi west), Kaapduinen front lighthouse (5.0 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RitthemTides nearby
- West-Souburg1.7 mi
- Flushing2.4 mi
- Nieuw- en Sint Joosland2.5 mi
- Lammerenburg3.1 mi
- Koudekerke3.7 mi
- Dishoek4.6 mi
- Breskens5.0 mi
- Borssele5.1 mi
- Hoofdplaat6.0 mi
- Meliskerke6.6 mi
Ritthem at a glance
- Town or city of about 370 people. Coordinates: 51.453° N, 3.626° E.
- It is 2.4 mi east of Flushing, the main place in Zeeland. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Flushing.
- The nearest tide station, Vlissingen, is 1.4 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Buitenhaven (1.2 mi), Eerste Binnenhaven (1.6 mi), Tweede Binnenhaven (1.7 mi), Vlissingen Outer Habour (2.0 mi).
Questions about RitthemQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ritthem?
Today in Ritthem there are high tides at 3:11 am (19.4 ft) and 3:32 pm (20.1 ft) and low tides at 9:10 am and 9:32 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Ritthem?
At 5:26 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ritthem?
At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:19 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 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 10:29–11:29 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 5:41–6:41 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ritthem?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 57 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southwest (14 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ritthem?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the west. The water is 55.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ritthem?
The best time to visit Ritthem is from July to August: highs of 71 °F, about 10 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: Vlissingen 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).