Farmsum
Farmsum is a town on the Wadden Sea coast in Groningen, Netherlands, with a population of 2,185.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (57) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.7° 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.
- Shore62
- Boat45
- Rock52
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing est.40
- Shore62
- Boat45
- Rock52
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing40est.
Go — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 6 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- 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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- Cloud— %
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Which day to go
Updated about 6 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 43 | 56 | 7 | 24 | 8–13kn E | 0.32–0.46m E | 0.12m · 3.5s NE | 14.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 52 | 20 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 10–14kn ESE | 0.30–0.38m E | 0.09m · 3.1s NE | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 84 | 61 | 74 | 17 | 40 | 7–12kn SSE | 0.14–0.30m SSE | 0.07m · 2.5s SE | 13.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 62 | 45 | 52 | 42 | 40 | 3–16kn SSW | 0.14–0.42m SSW | 0.07m · 3.0s SSW | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 67 | 57 | 61 | 33 | 47 | 6–13kn SE | 0.14–0.34m ESE | 0.11m · 4.2s NNW | 12.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 70 | 62 | 65 | 38 | 51 | 5–21kn WSW | 0.10–0.62m W | 0.11m · 2.9s N | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–24kn SW | 0.46–0.76m WSW | 0.12m · 5.0s W | 12.0° |
Balkenhaven harbour lies 1 km from Farmsum, with Handelshaven harbour 1.2 km away; the town of Delfzijl is 1.1 km distant, and Tuikwerd, Appingedam and Holwierde lie at 1.8 km, 4.5 km and 5.4 km respectively. Nearby landmarks include the Havenlicht church (1.2 km) and the Watertoren tower (3.7 km). Tides in the area are meso-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.89 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Watertoren — tower, 3.7 km
- Havenlicht — church, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Farmsum?
Our fishing score for Farmsum on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Farmsum on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:42 AM, 10:15 PM. Low tides: 02:01 AM, 02:46 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Farmsum?
The mean spring range at Farmsum is about 2.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Farmsum?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:11 AM and sets at 06:20 PM. The moon rises at 04:54 PM and sets at 03:16 AM.