Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Netherlands |
Next Big City |
Amsterdam, Leeuwarden |
Next Town |
Nes |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Type: |
Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Nice waves, not so big, can be choppy, size depends on wind strength. Shallow access. Stronger current.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
The beach at the north shore of the island is perfect for kiteboarding on this island. Super wide beaches, and in the spring and summer a perfect place to go off the crowds.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Spring: air 14°C, water 12°C. Summer: air 20°C, water 16°C. Fall: air 12°C, water 12°C. Winter: air 4°C, water 8°C. Season is year round in principal, but May to October is the best. Wetsuit is necessary, especially in spring and autumn. Winter can be really cold. In summer a shorty is sufficient.
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW |
The Dutch islands have often more wind then on the mainland, so it's often better than somewhere else in the country. You can vary on the spots you go to, depending on the wind. Spring and fall are the best for good winds. Winds are based on high and low pressure areas. Wind in spring and autumn usually 3-4 times a week. In summer it's less.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Medium walk |
Drive to Friesland in the Netherlands, drive past Leeuwarden to Holwerd, take the boat here. The spots south are easily reached by car/bike. The north-spots are only reached by a car that has license to ride on the beach. Otherwise you can take the bike to go there. Get to Nes and drive to the north shore.
Rules |
License |
For the North-side you need a license for kitesurfing. But it has never been checked by the police. You must go to the `Gemeende Centrum` in Ballum and order to get the license (currently 60 Euro for 3 years). Take with you your private insurance policy which they need to get a kitesurf licence for Ameland.
Party starts around twelve. Nice places to go are Nescafe and Swinging Mill (prepare for a lot of kids, from 16 years and up).