Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands
Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands !
Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands !
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 the airport and then to the beach.
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 the airport and then to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
245km from spot
385km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ameland / Vliegveld, 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 / Vliegveld, 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 / Vliegveld, 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 / Vliegveld, 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 / Vliegveld, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
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. Quiet a long walk to the water during low tide.
Nice waves, not so big, can be choppy, size depends on wind strength. Shallow access.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
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. Quiet a long walk to the water during low tide.
Nice waves, not so big, can be choppy, size depends on wind strength. Shallow access.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands.
For the North-side you need a license. But it has never been checked by the police. You must go to the `Gemeende Centrum` in Ballum and order to get the license. Take with you your private insurance policy which they need to get a kitesurf licence for Ameland (currently 60 Euro).
Webcams around Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands
Webcams around Ameland / Vliegveld, Netherlands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
9.1 knotsHarlingen, Netherlands (Harns) 04:12:17 am, GMT+2 Model: gfs27_long, updated 26 minutes ago | 1210 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Netherlands
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Wind stats in Netherlands...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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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 / Vliegveld, Netherlands

