Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands
Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
180km from spot
240km from spot
380km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
180km from spot
240km from spot
380km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
There is Frontal wind at Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands.
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.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
There is Frontal wind at Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands.
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.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Sandy beach, lots of space.
Choppy waves. Shallow access. Stronger current.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Sandy beach, lots of space.
Choppy waves. Shallow access. Stronger current.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in Netherlands
Additional information
A parking is available at Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands.
For the North-side you need a license. But it has never been checked by the police.
Webcams around Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands
Webcams around Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Netherlands...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 75 |
| Feb | 72 |
| Mar | 60 |
| Apr | 64 |
| May | 65 |
| Jun | 69 |
| Jul | 55 |
| Aug | 70 |
| Sep | 75 |
| Oct | 73 |
| Nov | 76 |
| Dec | 82 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 16 kitesurf schools and 75 kitesurf spots in Netherlands.
Best months: March April May September October November
Best months: March April May September October November
Accomodation around the spot
Ameland / Hollum, Netherlands
