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Spot de Nes Pier West / Ameland

Nes Pier West / Ameland

Nes Pier West / Ameland

Netherlands

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Overview

Ameland Waddenzee (Veerdam van Nes) is a beginner-friendly kitespot on the Wadden Sea side of Ameland, with shallow calm water and minimal currents. Kite 3 hours before and after high tide. Avoid the ferry dam and fairway. Accessible by ferry from Holwerd.

Ameland also hosts the Madnes Festival, one of the Netherlands' largest kite events (music, clinics, test gear). More info: NKV Spotkaart

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Local association recommendations

NKV — Kitespot Ameland Waddenzee
Madnes Festival (annual kite event on Ameland — KiteActive)

Spot functioning

Take WAGENBORG ferry from Holwerd (Friesland) — 45 min crossing. GPS: Nes pier, Ameland, Friesland. Waddenzee side. Tidal flat area west of pier. Check tide times and ferry schedule together. Year-round but best April–September. Respect all Waddenzee nature rules.

On the water

Waddenzee — flat tidal mudflats. Salt water. Shallow (walking area at right tide). No swell. Seals nearby. Spectacular scenery. Unique beginner experience. Access tide-dependent.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

  • Open: from 01/03 to 01/11
    Kitesurf season Waddenzee side Ameland
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Parking

Free parking at Oude Steiger 1, 9163 GV Nes, Ameland. Short walk to the kite zone on the west side of the ferry pier.

Hazards

Tidal — kite only 3 hours before and after high tide. Stay clear of the ferry dam and nearby fairway. Strong currents near the navigation channel. Best season: April–September.

Wind specificities

S/SW/SE/SSE best — offshore from island (blowing across the Waddenzee mudflats = flat water). N/NW/NE onshore = choppy Waddenzee conditions (not suitable here). April–September best. Spectacular seabird and seal environment.

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