Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands
Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE, S and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE, S and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ameland / Nes Pier East, 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. Get to Nes and drive to the south shore and get to the east of the pier.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
245km from spot
385km 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. Get to Nes and drive to the south shore and get to the east of the pier.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
245km from spot
385km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ameland / Nes Pier East, 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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE, S and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Ameland / Nes Pier East, 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. Due to the mole westerlies can be gustier. Best in E, SE, S and SW.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ameland / Nes Pier East, 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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE, S and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Ameland / Nes Pier East, 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. Due to the mole westerlies can be gustier. Best in E, SE, S and SW.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Rig on the grassy dyke. Lots of space.
Because there's a big difference in high-and low tide, you can only go between 3 hours before and 3 hours after high-tide. Water is flat, but can be choppy with strong winds. Very flat water in westerlies (best SW). Lots of shallow water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Rig on the grassy dyke. Lots of space.
Because there's a big difference in high-and low tide, you can only go between 3 hours before and 3 hours after high-tide. Water is flat, but can be choppy with strong winds. Very flat water in westerlies (best SW). Lots of shallow water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands.
No license needed.
Webcams around Ameland / Nes Pier East, Netherlands
Webcams around Ameland / Nes Pier East, 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 / Nes Pier East, Netherlands

