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





Installations
COORDINATES
58.11512 N, -3.64787 E
Port Information
Téléphone
Berth Sizes
< 10m, 10-20m, 20m+
Profondeur à la marée basse moyenne
3m+
Manœuvrabilité
Good
Channel Marking
Fair
Port d'entrée
No
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Type de quai
Floating
Style Side To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Sun
5AM - 9AM
14 June 2026
- N 10–14 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- 11°C
- Calm sea
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Cloudy
Sun
9AM - 1PM
14 June 2026
- N 12 knots decreasing to 10 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- 12 to 15°C
- N 0.4m at 3s period
- UV Index: 5 - Moderate
- Sunny
Sun
1PM - 5PM
14 June 2026
- N 9–12 knots.
- 14°C
- NE 0.5m at 5s period
- UV Index: 5 - Moderate
- Sunny