Seattle SUP Spots

The south end of Lake Washington gets overlooked. Most Seattle paddlers default to Magnuson Park or Lake Union while the Rainier Beach corridor — quieter...

Most Lake Washington paddlers know Magnuson Park. Far fewer know about the quieter access points immediately north — the stretch of shoreline along the NOAA...

Matthews Beach is the northernmost swimming beach on Seattle’s Lake Washington shoreline, and that location matters: you get calmer morning water, fewer powerboats than the...

Magnuson Park has the only paved boat ramp on the north Lake Washington west shore — a meaningful advantage when you have a heavy board,...

Carkeek Park is the least-visited Puget Sound beach launch in Seattle proper — which means it is usually not crowded. The park sits in a...

Golden Gardens is Seattle’s best beach for sunset paddling. The park faces west toward the Olympic Mountains, and in clear weather — which happens more...

Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest park — 534 acres of bluff, meadow, and forest on the Magnolia peninsula. The West Point Lighthouse sits at the...

This weekend looks promising for Puget Sound paddlers. Saturday forecast shows light winds under 5 knots until noon, with temperatures in the low 60s. Sunday...

Portage Bay is paddling beautifully right now. The houseboats along the eastern shore provide excellent wind protection, making this a great spot when Lake Union...

Paddleboard enthusiasts have a new option in Ballard. Northwest Paddle Sports opened last week at 5420 Ballard Ave NW, offering hourly and daily SUP rentals...