Alter Hafen
Alter Hafen is a harbour on the Wadden Sea, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The tide is a major force here — around 3.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Fair (48) — best around —, thanks to dawn or dusk light, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore55
- Boat45
- Rock49
- Kayak14
- Spearfishing est.26
- Shore55
- Boat45
- Rock49
- Kayak14
- Spearfishing26est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 03:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 29 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 12–17kn E | 0.48–0.72m ENE | 0.15m · 5.3s NNW | 13.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 52 | 26 | 37 | 0 | 12 | 9–17kn ESE | 0.32–0.62m E | 0.10m · 6.7s N | 12.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 63 | 68 | 26 | 39 | 7–14kn SSE | 0.22–0.48m SSE | 0.12m · 3.9s SE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 55 | 45 | 49 | 14 | 26 | 8–16kn SSW | 0.50–1.28m WSW | 0.47m · 5.0s W | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 34 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–15kn SSE | 0.66–1.02m WNW | 0.61m · 5.2s WNW | 12.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 65 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 37 | 4–18kn SSW | 0.34–1.76m NW | 0.42m · 5.2s NW | 11.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–22kn SW | 1.48–2.72m WSW | 0.56m · 7.1s WNW | 11.1° |
Nearest town: Cuxhaven (1.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sendeturm des Wasser- und Schiffahrtsamts Cuxhaven — tower, 0.7 km
- Dicke Berta — lighthouse, 5.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Alter Hafen?
Our fishing score for Alter Hafen on October 22, 2026 is 48 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Alter Hafen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:17 AM, 11:09 PM. Low tides: 04:28 AM, 05:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Alter Hafen?
The mean spring range at Alter Hafen is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Alter Hafen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 06:12 PM. The moon rises at 04:48 PM and sets at 03:08 AM.