North Sea Ferry Weather Conditions

Overview

Ferries crossing the North Sea operate between the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark. The sea is renowned for its strong winds, high waves, and rough conditions, particularly in winter. The main ferries are the ferries from the Netherlands to the UK and from the UK to the Netherlands.

North Sea ferry delays today:

• P&O Ferries sailing updates (in bad weather: re-book or book Flexi or Premium tickets) (Rotterdam – Hull)
• DFDS sailing updates (in bad weather: re-book or book FLEXI tickets) (Newcastle – Amsterdam)
• Stena Line sailing updates (in bad weather: re-book or book Flexi tickets)(Hook of Holland – Harwich)

Wave Forecast

Wave heights are typically 1.5 to 3 meters but can reach 5 meters during storms.

Use our Seasickness Indicator to check how these waves might affect your crossing. Select the correct wave height from the map and, for overnight sailings, use ’12 to 16 hours’ as the duration.

Wind Forecast

Strong westerly winds often exceed 40 knots, making crossings rough. Gale-force winds can result in delays or cancellations.

Rain and Storm Forecast

Heavy rain and storms occur frequently, particularly from October to March. Rough conditions can cause schedule changes.

5-Day Weather Forecast

North Sea Weather Forecast

Pictures of North Sea ferry experiences:

Other North Sea Routes we Track with on Ferryweather.com:

• Copenhagen Oslo Ferry Weather Conditions
• Harwich Hoek van Holland Ferry Weather Conditions
• Hirtshals Seydisfjordur Ferry Weather Conditions
• Hirtshals Torshavn Ferry Weather Conditions
• Hull Rotterdam Ferry Weather Conditions
• Newcastle Amsterdam Ferry Weather Conditions

⛈️ North Sea Ferries and Storm Gossip

How was your experience with stormy weather on this route? Feel free to ask us questions here about ferry company cancellations; we talk with them regularly!