Oldersum
Oldersum is a town on the Wadden Sea coast in Lower Saxony, Germany, with a population of 1,533.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Good (57) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Feels like 1.5° around 08:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore64
- Boat57
- Rock60
- Kayak37
- Spearfishing est.48
- Shore64
- Boat57
- Rock60
- Kayak37
- Spearfishing48est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- heavy rain
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 75 | 65 | 70 | 52 | 53 | 5–11kn E | 0.28–0.40m E | 0.08m · 5.1s NNE | 14.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 72 | 61 | 66 | 45 | 52 | 7–13kn E | 0.26–0.34m E | 0.06m · 3.5s NE | 14.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 85 | 77 | 81 | 35 | 58 | 7–10kn SSE | 0.12–0.28m SSE | 0.07m · 2.2s SE | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 64 | 57 | 60 | 37 | 48 | 5–16kn SSW | 0.14–0.40m SSW | 0.07m · 3.0s SW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 74 | 69 | 71 | 48 | 60 | 4–11kn SE | 0.14–0.34m ESE | 0.12m · 4.7s NW | 12.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 65 | 61 | 63 | 57 | 54 | 1–22kn SW | 0.08–0.72m W | 0.19m · 4.9s NW | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–25kn SW | 0.52–0.84m WSW | 0.17m · 5.4s WNW | 12.0° |
Oldersum lies near Petkum (4.5 km) and Emden (9.8 km), with the harbours of Borßumer Hafen (8.7 km), Falderndelft (9.7 km), Ratsdelft (10.4 km), and Neuer Liegehafen (10.4 km) also within range. The island of Hatzumer Sand is 2.6 km away. Tides are meso-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.99 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Hatzumer Sand — island, 2.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Oldersum?
Our fishing score for Oldersum on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Oldersum on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:26 AM, 10:54 PM. Low tides: 02:16 AM, 02:49 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Oldersum?
The mean spring range at Oldersum is about 3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Oldersum?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 06:19 PM. The moon rises at 04:53 PM and sets at 03:14 AM.