Greetsiel
Greetsiel is a town on the Wadden Sea coast in Lower Saxony, Germany, with a population of 1,247.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (56) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 30 kn around 17:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore54
- Boat45
- Rock48
- Kayak17
- Spearfishing est.32
- Shore54
- Boat45
- Rock48
- Kayak17
- Spearfishing32est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 79 | 67 | 68 | 52 | 49 | 4–10kn E | 0.42–0.70m NE | 0.23m · 4.4s NNE | 14.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 70 | 59 | 63 | 45 | 48 | 6–12kn E | 0.36–0.44m ENE | 0.17m · 3.9s NE | 13.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 58 | 70 | 17 | 39 | 7–11kn SSE | 0.22–0.42m SSE | 0.10m · 4.4s NNE | 13.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 54 | 45 | 48 | 17 | 32 | 6–17kn SSW | 0.48–0.72m SW | 0.21m · 4.0s W | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 59 | 59 | 47 | 41 | 5–12kn SE | 0.34–0.52m WNW | 0.36m · 5.0s NW | 12.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 60 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 1–22kn SW | 0.18–1.70m WNW | 0.34m · 6.3s NW | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–24kn WSW | 0.94–2.14m WSW | 0.37m · 6.4s WNW | 11.6° |
The bay of Leybucht lies 4.3 km away, with the towns of Pewsum (7.5 km), Norddeich (13.3 km), and Rysum (13.9 km) also nearby. The harbours Ratsdelft and Neuer Liegehafen are both about 16.4 km off. Landmarks include the Pilsumer Leuchtturm lighthouse (3.2 km) and the Naturschutzgebiet Leyhörn nature reserve (3.4 km). Tides here are meso, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.64 m.
Also known as
Grytsjesyl
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pilsumer Leuchtturm — lighthouse, 3.2 km
- Naturschutzgebiet Leyhörn — nature reserve, 3.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Greetsiel?
Our fishing score for Greetsiel on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Greetsiel on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:12 AM, 09:46 PM. Low tides: 01:55 AM, 02:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Greetsiel?
The mean spring range at Greetsiel is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Greetsiel?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:11 AM and sets at 06:19 PM. The moon rises at 04:54 PM and sets at 03:15 AM.