About This Spot
Ameland / Lagoon, Netherlands is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Netherlands.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NE–E winds, peaking from March to November, Ameland / Lagoon, Netherlands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
Very nice flat water, can be choppier. Tidal beach.
Wind & Conditions
N · NE · E · W · NW
Best wind direction
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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Very nice flat water, can be choppier. Tidal beach.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
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. Go to the airport in Ameland. Then follow the way to the beach. Here you will find a lagoon on which you can kite with high tides. But the real thing is 1km out on the beach. This is cool because usually nobody is there.
Location
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