Dirksland
Dirksland is a town on the Zeeland coast in South Holland, Netherlands, with a population of about 4,500.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (59) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 42 kn around 11:00.
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.
- Shore51
- Boat31
- Rock32
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.6
- Shore51
- Boat31
- Rock32
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing6est.
Marginal — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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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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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 83 | 82 | 83 | 69 | 65 | 3–10kn E | 0.14–0.30m NNE | 0.15m · 6.3s N | 16.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 67 | 39 | 51 | 2 | 21 | 9–16kn E | 0.18–0.40m E | 0.07m · 5.1s NNE | 16.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 58 | 31 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 10–20kn S | 0.24–1.16m SW | 0.28m · 4.5s WSW | 16.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 51 | 31 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 9–26kn SSW | 0.56–1.14m WSW | 0.54m · 5.5s W | 16.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 51 | 33 | 42 | 2 | 14 | 8–24kn SSE | 0.22–1.12m SW | 0.21m · 5.0s WNW | 15.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–25kn WSW | 0.92–1.46m W | 0.43m · 6.3s WNW | 15.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–24kn WSW | 1.12–1.40m W | 0.41m · 6.9s W | 15.2° |
The town lies on the island of Goeree Overflakkee (1.3 km) and is marked by the Watertoren, a tower 1.4 km away. Nearby harbours include Heliushaven (8.4 km) and Binnenhaven (8.8 km), with coastal points at Hoek van Sint Jakob (8.6 km) and Hoek van de Kwak (9.3 km); the towns of Hellevoetsluis (9.6 km) and Bruinisse (9.7 km) are also within range. Tides are semidiurnal with a mesotidal spring range of 1.31 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Watertoren — tower, 1.4 km
- Goeree Overflakkee — island, 1.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dirksland?
Our fishing score for Dirksland on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Dirksland on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:03 AM, 02:12 PM. Low tides: 08:21 AM, 08:15 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Dirksland?
The mean spring range at Dirksland is about 1.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Dirksland?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:19 AM and sets at 06:35 PM. The moon rises at 05:04 PM and sets at 03:31 AM.