Ameland / Nes Pier West

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

About Ameland / Nes Pier West

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).

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

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ameland / Nes Pier West offers shallow lagoon conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Ameland / Nes Pier West?

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.

Hazards at Ameland / Nes Pier West

Mole.

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

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

Other kite spots near Ameland / Nes Pier West

• Ameland / Nes Pier East · <1 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Buren Waddenzee · 2 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Nes Noordzee · 2 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
• Ameland / Vliegveld · 5 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.