Ijmuiden
IJmuiden is a town on the Holland coast in North Holland, Netherlands, with a population of 31,925.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (56) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 41 kn around 13:00.
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.
- Shore18
- Boat21
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore18
- Boat21
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces WNW · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 74 | 59 | 36 | 7 | 11 | 7–14kn E | 0.48–0.78m NNE | 0.38m · 7.3s N | 15.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 28 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11–15kn E | 0.48–0.64m E | 0.18m · 5.7s NNE | 15.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 59 | 36 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 8–23kn S | 0.40–2.06m SSW | 0.35m · 4.4s SW | 15.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 18 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–24kn SW | 1.04–2.24m WSW | 0.77m · 5.3s W | 14.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 60 | 54 | 35 | 34 | 6–15kn SE | 0.40–1.00m WNW | 0.50m · 5.7s NW | 14.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–26kn W | 0.58–2.56m W | 0.78m · 6.0s WNW | 14.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–24kn WSW | 2.06–2.62m W | 0.46m · 7.1s W | 13.9° |
IJmuiden Port Amsterdam lies 1.7 km from the town, with Averijhaven at 3.1 km and Marina Seaport IJmuiden at 3.4 km, along with Jachthaven harbour at 3.5 km. Nearby towns include Driehuis (2.4 km) and Wijk aan Zee (3.8 km). Landmarks in the area include the Watertoren Evertsenstraat tower (0.1 km), the Island Fortress (2.4 km), and the Midden Heerenduin nature reserve (1.3 km). The tide is meso and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1.72 m.
Also known as
IJmuiden
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Watertoren Evertsenstraat — tower, 0.1 km
- Island Fortress — fort, 2.4 km
- Midden Heerenduin — nature reserve, 1.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ijmuiden?
Our fishing score for Ijmuiden on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ijmuiden on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:03 AM, 02:22 PM. Low tides: 10:01 AM, 09:57 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ijmuiden?
The mean spring range at Ijmuiden is about 1.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ijmuiden?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:19 AM and sets at 06:31 PM. The moon rises at 05:03 PM and sets at 03:28 AM.