Ameland / Nes Pier East

Ameland / Nes Pier East is a kiteboarding spot near Amsterdam, Leeuwarden in Netherlands, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing E, SE, S, SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

About Ameland / Nes Pier East

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.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ameland / Nes Pier East?

The best time to kite Ameland / Nes Pier East is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the E, SE, S, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ameland / Nes Pier East offers shallow lagoon conditions with E, SE, S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Ameland / Nes Pier East?

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.

Hazards at Ameland / Nes Pier East

Mole.

Where can I take kite lessons near Ameland / Nes Pier East?

5 kite schools operate in Netherlands. See kite schools in Netherlands →

Other kite spots near Ameland / Nes Pier East

• Ameland / Nes Pier West · <1 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Buren Waddenzee · 1 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Nes Noordzee · 2 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Vliegveld · 6 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Lagoon · 8 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Hollum · 11 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.