Westkapelle
Westkapelle is a town on the Zeeland coast, Netherlands, with a population of 2,515.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (57) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Gusting 41 kn around 10:00.
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.
- Shore24
- Boat0
- Rock9
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore24
- Boat0
- Rock9
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces SW · wind quartering onshore
- 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 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 86 | 82 | 79 | 52 | 50 | 6–13kn E | 0.38–0.72m NNE | 0.37m · 5.3s N | 15.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 41 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 14–19kn ESE | 0.48–0.72m E | 0.27m · 4.0s NNE | 15.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–30kn SSW | 0.60–1.68m SW | 0.28m · 4.9s W | 14.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 24 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16–31kn SSW | 0.68–1.52m WSW | 0.49m · 5.6s W | 14.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–36kn S | 0.42–1.82m SSW | 0.23m · 6.8s WNW | 14.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–31kn WSW | 1.30–2.00m W | 0.49m · 6.7s WNW | 13.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–25kn WSW | 1.38–1.94m W | 0.25m · 7.0s W | 13.4° |
The Noorderhoofd lighthouse stands 1.2 km from the town. Nearby towns include Zoutelande (4.3 km), Meliskerke (5.1 km), Aagtekerke (5.2 km), Domburg (5.4 km), Biggekerke (6.8 km) and Oostkapelle (8.7 km). The area has a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 3.69 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Noorderhoofd — lighthouse, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Westkapelle?
Our fishing score for Westkapelle on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Westkapelle on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:15 PM. Low tides: 05:59 AM, 06:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Westkapelle?
The mean spring range at Westkapelle is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Westkapelle?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:22 AM and sets at 06:38 PM. The moon rises at 05:07 PM and sets at 03:34 AM.