Hoofdplaat
Hoofdplaat is a town on the Zeeland coast, Netherlands, with a population of 545.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (56) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, lively water.
- Feels like 1.9° 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 39 kn around 09:00.
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.
- Shore59
- Boat35
- Rock46
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.17
- Shore59
- Boat35
- Rock46
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing17est.
Go — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- lively water
- 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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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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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 | 89 | 88 | 89 | 75 | 72 | 4–9kn E | 0.12–0.26m N | 0.12m · 5.4s N | 16.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 72 | 54 | 65 | 20 | 34 | 9–15kn ESE | 0.14–0.34m E | 0.08m · 3.0s ENE | 15.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 25 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14–22kn S | 0.22–0.76m SSW | 0.19m · 4.2s WSW | 15.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 59 | 35 | 46 | 0 | 17 | 10–27kn SSW | 0.28–0.72m WSW | 0.30m · 4.8s W | 15.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 54 | 45 | 46 | 33 | 26 | 4–32kn SSE | 0.22–1.16m SSW | 0.12m · 5.1s NNW | 14.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11–32kn WSW | 0.62–1.36m W | 0.28m · 6.1s NW | 14.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–21kn WSW | 0.78–1.16m W | 0.26m · 6.8s W | 13.7° |
The nearest landmark is Hoek van Borssele, a coastal point 6.7 km away, with Vissershaven harbour 7.3 km distant. The towns of Borssele (7.8 km) and Breskens (8 km) are nearby, along with Veerhaven harbour (8.7 km) and Vlissingen Outer Harbour (9.2 km). Tides here are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.04 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Hoofdplaat?
Our fishing score for Hoofdplaat on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Hoofdplaat on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:19 AM, 12:37 PM. Low tides: 06:26 AM, 06:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Hoofdplaat?
The mean spring range at Hoofdplaat is about 4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Hoofdplaat?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:20 AM and sets at 06:37 PM. The moon rises at 05:06 PM and sets at 03:33 AM.