Ameland – Noordzee
Buren / Hollum strand, Ameland, Netherlands
Ameland's North Sea shoreline at Buren and Hollum is a classic Wadden Island surf destination, widest around paal 17 to 19 where the official NKV kitezone gives riders serious room to breathe. West winds push clean surf breaks along a broad beach backed by low dunes. From November through February the whole coast is open; from March to October riding is confined to the designated zones marked on site.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Wind directions: E, W
Water: Waves
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil, Kitesurf, Windsurf
Local tips
A bit more left and west winds can be awesome, as seen on the video