Balnakeil Bay Beach Info | The Scottish Highlands Coast

Balnakeil Bay, white sandy beach is wide and backed by a large area of tall sand dunes covered in marram grass. To the north is Faraid Head, home to military installations connected with the naval gunnery ranges towards Cape Wrath. The walk to the end of Faraid Head and back is a magnificent one.

This is definitely a beach for those looking for unspoilt beauty at a cost of no facilities.

As you return to Durness from Balnakeil Bay you have the old military buildings that have for many years housed the Balnakeil Craft Village. The village is home and workplace for a number of artists and craftspeople and has shops and food outlets.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Durness Destination page or our regional The Scottish Highlands Destination page.

Getting to Balnakeil Bay Beach

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Balnakeil Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 4.1℃ to 5.5℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (SSW)

Sunday, Apr 28

Expect a temp in the range 4.3℃ to 4.7℃ with wind speed 6.9 m/sec (SE)

Monday, Apr 29
rain

Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 6.1℃ with wind speed 7.9 m/sec (NW)

Tuesday, Apr 30
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (ESE)

Wednesday, May 01

Expect a temp in the range 7.3℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (ESE)

Thursday, May 02

Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (ESE)

Friday, May 03
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 1.6 m/sec (NE)

Our Durness weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Balnakeil Bay Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Balnakeil Bay Beach is at Kyle Of Durness 2.54 km (1.58 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Balnakeil Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sat 27 Apr
   Low Tide at 03:24 (Height 0.84m)
   High Tide at 09:24 (Height 4.04m)
   Low Tide at 15:43 (Height 1.06m)
   High Tide at 21:36 (Height 4.07m)

Sun 28 Apr
   Low Tide at 04:01 (Height 0.97m)
   High Tide at 10:05 (Height 3.85m)
   Low Tide at 16:19 (Height 1.34m)
   High Tide at 22:15 (Height 3.91m)

Mon 29 Apr
   Low Tide at 04:44 (Height 1.14m)
   High Tide at 10:52 (Height 3.62m)
   Low Tide at 17:04 (Height 1.65m)
   High Tide at 23:02 (Height 3.71m)

Tue 30 Apr
   Low Tide at 05:40 (Height 1.32m)
   High Tide at 11:52 (Height 3.40m)
   Low Tide at 18:09 (Height 1.94m)

Wed 01 May
   High Tide at 00:02 (Height 3.53m)
   Low Tide at 07:12 (Height 1.41m)
   High Tide at 13:11 (Height 3.28m)
   Low Tide at 19:52 (Height 2.06m)

Thu 02 May
   High Tide at 01:18 (Height 3.45m)
   Low Tide at 08:46 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 14:36 (Height 3.36m)
   Low Tide at 21:18 (Height 1.90m)

Fri 03 May
   High Tide at 02:38 (Height 3.57m)
   Low Tide at 10:02 (Height 0.94m)
   High Tide at 15:50 (Height 3.59m)
   Low Tide at 22:25 (Height 1.59m)

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Balnakeil Bay Beach

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Balnakeil Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Balnakeil Bay Beach Tide Times

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