About Helmsdale Harbour
Helmsdale was established in 1818 as a fishing village, primarily for herring fishing, similar to many other villages in the Highlands during that era. Presently, the harbour is a prominent characteristic of Helmsdale village, and several fishing vessels are stationed there, which gives it a sense of being a functional harbour. David Seddon, Marine Superintendent Email: david.seddon@highland.gov.uk Office:01349 781614 Mobile: 07768 030305
Facilities
Showers
Toilets
Electricity
Petrol
FoodCOORDINATES
58.11512 N, -3.64787 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m, 10-20m, 20m+
Depth at MLW
3m+
Manoeuvrability
Good
Channel Marking
Fair
Port of Entry
No
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Floating
Style Side To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Sat
1PM - 5PM
06 June 2026
SE 12–16 knots. Gusts up to 22 knots.
13°C
Cloudy
Sat
5PM - 9PM
06 June 2026
- SE 14 knots. Gusts up to 24 knots.
- 12°C
SE 0.9m at 4s period
UV Index: 0 - Low- Cloudy
Sat
9PM - 5AM
06 June 2026
- SE 12 knots decreasing to 7 knots. Gusts up to 19 knots.
- 11°C
- E 0.6-0.9m at 4s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Cloudy