Navigation Details
| Head of the South Pier | 52°27′50.01″N, 4°31′56.54″O |
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| Head of the North Pier | 52°28′2.26″N, 4°32′33.06″O |
| Harbour entrance | 52°27′40.57″N, 4°33′35.19″O |
Tides and Currents
IJmuiden Tide Table
North Sea Hydrometeorology Centre
Locks
Recreational boats use the small lock on the south side of the lock complex. The locks open and close 24 hours a day. Prior to and during the closing of the locks, you can report to the lock operator via Channel 22 or you can call 0255 56 41 41. During and after departure from the locks, you can listen via Channel 61.
Important Marine Phone Channels
| Marina Seaport IJmuiden | Channel 74 |
|---|---|
| Lock | Channel 22 |
| IJmuiden Harbour Service | Channel 61 |
Sailing Routes
Amsterdam (16 miles)
Lock in/out via Marine Phone Channel 22; maximum speed in the Canal is 20 km/hour
Scheveningen (22 miles)
Currents to the south from 4 hours after high tide at IJmuiden (5 hours after high tide at Hoek van Holland)
Den Helder/Texel (32 miles)
Currents to the north from 2 hours before high tide at IJmuiden (1 hour before high tide at Hoek van Holland)