Netherlands — Wadden Sea

Anchorages in Wadden Sea

Tidal navigation — daylight only, 4m range

The Wadden Sea dries up to 65% at low water. Navigate daylight-only using current electronic charts — channels shift seasonally. Seasonal bird protection closures (Natura 2000) Mar–Aug restrict access to specific flats. Draft under 1.5m for full island access. Anchoring only in designated areas.

Verified Anchorages — Wadden Sea

9 anchorages

Terschelling

West-Terschelling · Brandaris · Terschelling Havn

Excellent
Depth 2–4m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Vlieland

Oost-Vlieland · Vlieland harbour

Excellent
Depth 2–3.5m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ S↙ SE↙ SW↙ W

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Texel (Oudeschild)

Oudeschild · Den Hoorn · Texel harbour · Texelstroom

Good
Depth 1.5–3.5m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW

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Ameland (Nes)

Nes · Hollum · Ameland harbour

Excellent
Depth 1.5–3m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W

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Schiermonnikoog

Schier · Schiermonnikoog haven · Westerburen

Good
Depth 1.5–3m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW

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Harlingen

Harlingen haven · Havenstad Harlingen · Harlingen Waddenhaven

Good
Depth 2.5–5m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW

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Den Oever

Den Oever haven · Stevinsluizen · Afsluitdijk west lock

Good
Depth 2–4m•mud•75m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Lauwersoog

Lauwersoog haven · Lauwersmeer · Schiermonnikoog ferry port

Excellent
Depth 2–4m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Rottumeroog

Rottum · Rottumeroog (uninhabited) · Rottumerplaat

Good
Depth 2–4m•sand•80m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE

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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep

In the Wadden Sea, anchor drag during a rising tide can strand you in a drying channel. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.

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