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Nes Pier West / Ameland is the Waddenzee-side kitesurf spot at the ferry pier of Nes on the island of Ameland. Shallow flat water, minimal currents compared to other Ameland spots — ideal for beginners and lessons. The kite zone is on the west side of the ferry dam. Large yellow poles mark the zone boundaries.
⚠️ Tidal access: kite only from 2–3 hours before to 2–3 hours after high tide. Keep clear of the ferry dam and ferry fairway at all times. Shells and stones on dike and bottom — wear booties. Season: March 1 – November 1. Kiteschools Antix and KiteMobile operate here. Ferry to Ameland from Holwerd (mainland Friesland, ~45 min). Also accessible from Leeuwarden by bus/ferry.
KiteMobile (school present on Ameland, Het Westerpad 1C, Nes). Antix Sports (mobile school with lessons on Ameland). Ameland Adventure outdoor centre nearby.
Kite zone on the west side of the ferry dam only. Access tidal: 2–3h before and after high tide. Large yellow poles mark zone boundaries. Keep clear of the ferry fairway at all times — the kite zone stops exactly where the fairway begins. Shells and stones on the dike and bottom — booties recommended. Season: March 1 – November 1.
Flat shallow Waddenzee water — very wide standing area at high tide. No waves or swell. Minimal currents at this location vs. other Ameland spots. Ideal for learning and freestyle. Choppy at high tide with stronger winds.
Beginner
Free parking at Oude Steiger 1, 9163 GV Nes, Ameland. Short walk to the kite zone on the west side of the ferry pier.
⚠️ Keep well clear of the ferry dam and ferry fairway — the kite zone stops exactly where the fairway begins. Shells and stones on the sea dike and in the water — booties recommended. Kitesurf only possible from 2–3 hours before to 2–3 hours after high tide. At low tide, the Waddenzee is too shallow or dry. Waddenzee breeding season restrictions may apply.
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