Coastal waters

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

Issued: 24 October 2026 03:47 UTC

A warning to shipping:

IJmuiden Flushing Hook of Holland Zierikzee Texel Harlingen IJsselmeer Marken Rottum Delfzijl
west to northwest 7 Bft

Synopsis:

Low, Austen, over the German Bight is moving northwards, followed by a weak ridge. Another low, Boelo, will reach Viking at the end of the period. Associated troughs are moving eastwards across the North Sea.

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

Flushing Hook of Holland IJmuiden
West to northwest 5-6, first 7, backing south, later increasing south to southwest 7-8, later rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Zierikzee
West 4-5, first 6-7, backing south, later increasing to south to southwest 6-7, later rain, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Texel
West to northwest 6-7, backing south 5-6, later increasing south to southwest 7-8, occasional showers, later rain , visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Harlingen IJsselmeer Marken
West to northwest 6-7, temporarily decreasing to west to southwest 5-6, later backing south to southwest, occasional showers, later rain , visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Rottum Delfzijl
West to northwest 6-7, temporarily decreasing to west to southwest 5-6, later backing south to southwest, occasional showers, visibility good, in precipitation moderate.

Forecast valid from Saturday 18:00 to Sunday 06:00 UTC:

Flushing Hook of Holland IJmuiden Texel
South to southwest 7-8, temporarily increasing 8-9, veering west to southwest, rain, visibility mainly moderate, possibly poor in precipitation, increasing at night to good.

Zierikzee
South to southwest 6-7, in the western part 7-8, veering west to southwest, rain, visibility mainly moderate, possibly poor in precipitation, increasing at night to good.

Harlingen Delfzijl
South to southwest 6-7, temporarily increasing 7-8, possibly 9, veering west to southwest, rain, visibility mainly moderate, possibly poor in precipitation, increasing at night to good.

Rottum
South to southwest 6-7, temporarily increasing 8-9, veering west to southwest, rain, visibility mainly moderate, possibly poor in precipitation, increasing at night to good.

IJsselmeer Marken
South to southwest 6-7, temporarily increasing 7-8, veering west to southwest, rain, visibility mainly moderate, possibly poor in precipitation, increasing at night to good.


Next forecast will be approximately issued at Saturday 24 October 2026 12.00 UTC.