The Tides - the Netherlands

The Tides - the Netherlands is designed as a comprehensive resource for monitoring tides and water levels, specifically catering to regions of the Netherlands, the North Sea, and various inland waterways. The app provides an astronomical tide forecast along with real-time water level measurements at 207 Rijkswaterstaat monitoring points, displayed in a list and on an interactive map for ease of navigation.

Users can personalize the app by saving their most frequented tidal locations into a favorites list, ensuring quick access to information that's most relevant each time the app is used.

One of the standout features is the tidal graph which clearly shows the expected water levels, aiding in planning for activities. Additionally, users are provided with a tidal clock on the home page, precisely indicating the progression of the tide towards Spring or Neap tide states.

The app also offers information on the current moon phases, their illumination percentages, and the timings for the sun and moonrise and moonset, enriching the experience with essential celestial information.

In terms of geographic reach, it provides details on water levels at key tidal locations and updates with live water level statistics and forecasts for important rivers such as IJsselmeer and the Scheldt, extending up to Antwerp. The data is presented in various measurement references including NAP, LAT, and where relevant, Mean Sea Level (MSL), sourced directly from the Rijkswaterstaat database.

Location-based services, which present water levels in user proximity, require location permission. However, user data is not utilized for any purpose other than to improve the experience within the platform.

While meticulous efforts are invested in maintaining the highest accuracy of the data, it is noted that complete infallibility of the software and data cannot be guaranteed. Users are encouraged to consider this while making use of "The Tides - the Netherlands."