The morning note · Sunday, August 30, 2026

Rhine drops below the low water mark at Maxau

The Danube came up two centimeters at Pfelling overnight, and the chance of a sailing day this week going as planned improved to 47 percent from 39. The Rhine went the other way. Maxau slipped a single centimeter to 362, enough to put the Upper Rhine below the level where ships begin carrying less weight, with 31 percent of days this week expected to go as planned. Rhine water levels ease into autumn, with October at 34 percent and November at 53.

This was the picture on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The water moves daily, so if you are planning a cruise, start with today's check for your own dates rather than an older note.