Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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
S, SW and W
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Ameland / Nes Pier West, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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
S, SW and W
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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 west of the pier.
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 west of the pier.
Riding Conditions in Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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
S, SW and W
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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 easterlies can be gustier. Best in W, SW and S.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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
S, SW and W
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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 easterlies can be gustier. Best in W, SW and S.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Ameland / Nes Pier West, Netherlands are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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. Lots of shallow water. Nice flat water in Easterlies (best SE).
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Ameland / Nes Pier West, 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. Lots of shallow water. Nice flat water in Easterlies (best SE).
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.
