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
Tue
5AM - 9AM
12 May 2026
W 11–16 knots. Gusts up to 21 knots.
8°C
SW 0.6m at 3s period
Chance of showers
Tue
9AM - 1PM
12 May 2026
- W 14 knots increasing to 17 knots. Gusts up to 26 knots.
- 8 to 11°C
- W 0.5m at 3s period
- Mostly fine
Tue
1PM - 5PM
12 May 2026
- W 14–18 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots.
- 10°C
- W 0.5m at 3s period
- Partly cloudy
