Het Rif
Het Rif is a beach on the Wadden Sea, in Friesland, Netherlands. Tides are moderate here — about 2.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (57) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 1.8° around 09:00.
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. - Gusting 39 kn around 16:00.
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.
- Shore35
- Boat11
- Rock18
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore35
- Boat11
- Rock18
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 49 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–17kn E | 0.82–1.26m ENE | 0.33m · 5.7s NNE | 14.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–21kn ESE | 0.86–1.16m E | 0.27m · 4.9s NE | 13.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 61 | 29 | 42 | 0 | 12 | 11–18kn SSE | 0.52–0.94m SSE | 0.23m · 3.7s ESE | 13.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 35 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 11–24kn SSW | 0.64–1.10m WSW | 0.40m · 4.9s W | 12.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 61 | 43 | 45 | 15 | 18 | 7–16kn SE | 0.52–0.72m ENE | 0.39m · 5.7s NW | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 51 | 52 | 51 | 46 | 37 | 3–33kn SW | 0.32–1.88m WNW | 0.47m · 6.4s NNW | 12.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24–36kn WSW | 1.08–2.36m W | 0.29m · 7.7s NW | 12.6° |
Nearest town: Schiermonnikoog (2.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Zuidertoren — tower, 3.1 km
- Westpunt — nature reserve, 2.4 km
- Engelsmanplaat — island, 4.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Het Rif?
Our fishing score for Het Rif on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Het Rif on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:07 AM, 07:49 PM. Low tides: 01:02 AM, 01:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Het Rif?
The mean spring range at Het Rif is about 2.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Het Rif?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:15 AM and sets at 06:23 PM. The moon rises at 04:58 PM and sets at 03:19 AM.