KiteGlobeAmeland / Lagoon
Ameland / Lagoon is a kiteboarding spot near Amsterdam, Leeuwarden in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Amsterdam, Leeuwarden |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 53.4675, 5.6683 |
About Ameland / Lagoon
Very nice flat water, can be choppier. Tidal beach.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ameland / Lagoon?
The best time to kite Ameland / Lagoon is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, NE, E, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ameland / Lagoon offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Ameland / Lagoon?
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.
View Ameland / Lagoon on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Ameland / Lagoon?
5 kite schools operate in Netherlands. See kite schools in Netherlands →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.