Zurich
Zurich is a town in Friesland, Netherlands, on the Wadden Sea, with a population of 145.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Good (58) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Gusting 42 kn around 12:00.
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.
- Shore61
- Boat59
- Rock25
- Kayak24
- Spearfishing est.7
- Shore61
- Boat59
- Rock25
- Kayak24
- Spearfishing7est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces NNW · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 | 78 | 65 | 55 | 43 | 24 | 6–13kn E | 0.52–0.86m ENE | 0.29m · 5.0s NNE | 14.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 49 | 23 | 33 | 0 | 8 | 10–18kn E | 0.60–0.72m E | 0.23m · 4.2s NE | 14.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 57 | 50 | 47 | 25 | 27 | 8–20kn SSE | 0.46–1.12m S | 0.20m · 4.0s WSW | 13.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 61 | 59 | 25 | 24 | 7 | 6–26kn SW | 0.66–1.48m WSW | 0.52m · 4.8s W | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 63 | 55 | 51 | 41 | 4–13kn SE | 0.30–0.70m S | 0.37m · 5.3s NW | 13.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 42 | 4–28kn SW | 0.22–2.62m WNW | 0.41m · 5.6s NW | 12.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–31kn WSW | 1.50–2.80m W | 0.23m · 7.7s NW | 12.5° |
Zurich lies on the Wadden Sea in Friesland. The nearby towns include Pingjum at 1.5 km, Wons at 1.8 km, Kimswerd at 3.8 km, Arum at 6 km, Makkum at 6.3 km and Kornwerderzand at 6.3 km. The Schuilkerkje Menno Simons monument is 3.1 km away and the Pingjumer Gulden Halsband nature reserve is 4.5 km away. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.15 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Schuilkerkje Menno Simons — monument, 3.1 km
- Pingjumer Gulden Halsband — nature reserve, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Zurich?
Our fishing score for Zurich on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Zurich on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 06:29 AM, 07:01 PM. Low tides: 12:44 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Zurich?
The mean spring range at Zurich is about 2.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Zurich?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 06:27 PM. The moon rises at 05:00 PM and sets at 03:23 AM.