The Rede van Texel, formerly Reede van Texel, was a roadstead, or sheltered anchorage off the Dutch Island of Texel. It was of considerable importance to Dutch long distance shipping between roughly 1500 and 1800. The Rede van Texel was located off the east side of the island, near the town of Oudeschild. Texel played an important role in the trade voyages of the VOC: the ships moored before departure on the Rede where they were supplied and waited for good weather.