Weekend paddling near Highland
Highland has more places to paddle than one weekend covers. We’ve ranked this weekend’s calmest launches, so you know where to head instead of guessing at the forecast.
Updated Monday 12 October, for Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 OctoberThis weekend’s top 3
In 5 daysUnsettledColbost Jetty
Sea, HighlandSaturday, 16:00–18:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
Also worth a look
Calmest next4
Ardmair put-inSea, Highland
PoorSaturday, 06:00–22:00
Rough throughout; the calmest it gets is Saturday, morning.
5
Badachro put-inSea, Highland
PoorSaturday, 06:00–18:00
Rough throughout; the calmest it gets is Saturday, morning.
6
Bankhead put-in (Portmahomack)Sea, Highland
PoorSaturday, 06:00–22:00
Rough throughout; the calmest it gets is Saturday, morning.
7
Daltulich/Relugas BridgeRiver, Highland
PoorSaturday, 06:00–22:00
Rough throughout; the calmest it gets is Saturday, morning.
8
Diabaig put-inSea, Highland
PoorSaturday, 06:00–22:00
Rough throughout; the calmest it gets is Saturday, morning.
Conditions on open water change fast. Check the forecast and your own limits before you launch. Nothing here is a safety guarantee.
Save your own spots
Keep the places you launch, check the wind and shelter before you go, and log every paddle. Add a spot to the directory too, and other paddlers will find it. Free to start.

