Coastal waters

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

Issued: 18 may 2026 15:24 UTC

A warning to shipping:

There are no warnings.

Synopsis:

Synopsis:

Low west of Ireland is slowly moving northeastwards. Associated trough is moving northeastwards across the coastal area from the morning.

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

Flushing Hook of Holland IJmuiden
southwest 3-4, backing south to southeast, later increasing 4-5,later light rain, visibility good

Zierikzee
southwest 2-4, soon backing south to southeast, later increasing 3-4,later light rain, visibility good

Texel
south to southwest 3-4, later backing south to southeast 4-5,later light rain, visibility good

Rottum
variable 1-3, soon increasing south 2-4,first risk of a shower, visibility good, in precipitation possibly moderate

Delfzijl
variable 1-3, soon increasing south 2-4,first risk of a shower, visibility good, in precipitation possibly moderate, at night in the coastal area risk of fog

Harlingen IJsselmeer Marken
variable 1-3, soon increasing south 2-4, later south to southeast 3-4,first risk of a shower, visibility good, in precipitation possibly moderate

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

Flushing Hook of Holland IJmuiden
south to southeast 4-5, soon increasing 5-6,occasionally rain or drizzle, visibility good, in precipitation sometimes moderate

Zierikzee
south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5,occasionally rain or drizzle, visibility good, in precipitation sometimes moderate

Texel
south to southeast 4-5, increasing 5-6,occasionally rain or drizzle, visibility good, in precipitation sometimes moderate

Rottum Delfzijl
south 2-4, soon increasing south to southeast 3-4, later in the west 5,especially later occasionally rain or drizzle, visibility good, in precipitation sometimes moderate

Harlingen
south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5,especially later occasionally rain or drizzle, visibility good, in precipitation sometimes moderate

IJsselmeer Marken
south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing 4, occasionally 5, later south 4-5,especially later occasionally rain or drizzle, visibility good, in precipitation sometimes moderate

Next forecast will be approximately issued at Tuesday 19 may 2026 00.00 UTC.