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.
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.
- March - April - May - September - October - November
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
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Main Direction:
- SW - WSW - W - WNW - NW
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.
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.
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).
