Coastal waters

The weatherforecast for Netherlands coastal waters and adjacent lakes and estuaries.

Issued: 7 September 2026 15:21 UTC

A warning to shipping:

Flushing Hook of Holland IJmuiden
southwest 6 Bft

Synopsis:

Low north of Scotland is moving southeastwards towards Forties. Associated troughs will move southeastwards across the coastal area.

Forecast valid from Monday 18:00 to Tuesday 06:00 UTC:

Flushing Hook of Holland
Southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later veering west, visibility good.

Zierikzee
Southwest 3-4, in the west occasionally 5, visibility good.

IJmuiden
Southwest 4-5, temporarily increasing 5-6, later veering west, visibility good.

Texel
West to southwest 2-4, later increasing 5-6, an occasional shower, visibility good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Harlingen
Southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, an occasional shower, visibility good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Rottum Delfzijl
West to southwest 3-4, later increasing 4-5, an occasional shower, visibility good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

IJsselmeer Marken
Southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, visibility good.

Forecast valid from Tuesday 06:00 to Tuesday 18:00 UTC:

Flushing
West to southwest 4-5, temporarily decreasing 3-4, showery rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Zierikzee
Southwest 3-4, temporarily decreasing 2-3, showery rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Hook of Holland IJmuiden
West to southwest 4-5, showery rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Texel
Southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later veering west, showery rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Harlingen Rottum Delfzijl
West to southwest 4-5, temporarily increasing 5-6, showery rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

IJsselmeer Marken
Southwest 4-5, temporarily veering west 3-4, showery rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Next forecast will be approximately issued at Tuesday 8 September 2026 00.00 UTC.