Pieterburen
Pieterburen is a town on the Wadden Sea in the Groningen region of the Netherlands, with a population of 295.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (57) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 1.6° 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 31 kn around 14:00.
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.
- Shore74
- Boat69
- Rock69
- Kayak65
- Spearfishing est.40
- Shore74
- Boat69
- Rock69
- Kayak65
- Spearfishing40est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 8 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- 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 8 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 81 | 69 | 52 | 36 | 27 | 4–11kn E | 0.54–0.92m NE | 0.34m · 4.3s NE | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 65 | 54 | 48 | 17 | 26 | 7–16kn ESE | 0.52–0.76m ENE | 0.27m · 4.0s NE | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 98 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 57 | 11–13kn ESE | 0.30–0.52m SE | 0.14m · 4.7s NNE | 12.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 74 | 69 | 69 | 65 | 40 | 6–18kn SSW | 0.40–0.66m SW | 0.21m · 4.2s W | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 58 | 60 | 52 | 48 | 5–12kn SE | 0.30–0.48m NNE | 0.26m · 5.7s NW | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 47 | 2–23kn SW | 0.20–1.40m NW | 0.32m · 6.0s NW | 12.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–24kn WSW | 0.66–1.62m WSW | 0.30m · 6.8s WNW | 12.0° |
Pieterburen lies on the Wadden Sea coast in Groningen. The nearest town is Den Andel at 2.6 km, followed by Kloosterburen at 5.8 km, Warffum at 6 km, Usquert at 9.1 km and Ulrum at 10.7 km. The beach at Balg is 13.2 km away. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.55 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pieterburen?
Our fishing score for Pieterburen on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pieterburen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:00 AM, 08:36 PM. Low tides: 01:13 AM, 02:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pieterburen?
The mean spring range at Pieterburen is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pieterburen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 06:22 PM. The moon rises at 04:56 PM and sets at 03:18 AM.