Burghead harbour
United KingdomScotland

Burghead harbour

1 Rating
VHF 16 - 12 -14

About Burghead harbour

Location: Burghead, Moray, IV30 5TA, Scotland Coordinates: 57.7031° N, -3.4889° W Managing Authority: Moray Council 🛥️Burghead Harbour is a traditional working harbour located on the southern coast of the Moray Firth. Historically used for fishing and small cargo, it now also accommodates limited leisure craft. While not a full-service marina, the harbour provides basic infrastructure and is supported by the local community and the Moray Council. 🧑‍✈️ Harbour Administration: Harbour Master (Moray Harbours) 📍 Address: Burghead Harbour, Moray, IV30 5TA 📞 Phone: +44 (0)1542 831700 (Confirm operational) 📧 Email: No direct harbour email publicly listed – contact Moray Council if required. 🕒 Office hours: Weekdays, 9:00–17:00 (may vary seasonally) 📡 VHF Channel 14 (for approach/communication) - 16 - 12 ⚙️ Facilities & Services: Berths: Small number of visitor berths; subject to availability Access: Tidal, suitable for shallow draft vessels Fuel: No direct fuel dock – closest fuel station in the village Water & Electricity: May be available at some berths (confirm with Harbour Master) Waste Disposal: Basic facilities; not suitable for large-scale waste Toilets & Showers: Limited access; nearest public facilities in village Slipway: For small craft launching Nearby Services: Local shops, cafes, restaurants within walking distance Accommodation options in Burghead and nearby Elgin 🚨 HM Coastguard – Burghead Rescue Station 📍 Location: Station Road, Burghead, IV30 5UA Operated by: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Local coordination but no public phone. Contact through Aberdeen HQ. 📞 UK Coastguard Aberdeen Coordination Centre: +44 (0)1224 592334 📡 VHF Channel 16 (Emergency)

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Facilities

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COORDINATES
57.70248 N, -3.49751 E

Port Information

Telephone

Berth Sizes

< 10m

Depth at MLW

< 2m

Manoeuvrability

Fair

Channel Marking

Fair

VHF Channel

16 - 12 -14

Port of Entry

Yes

Overseas Visitor Berths

Yes

Dock Type

Floating

Style Side To

Yes

Tidal Flow

Negligible

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Weather Forecast

Thu
1PM - 5PM
19 March 2026
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    NE 1–7 knots.
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    9 to 11°C
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    Calm sea
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    Sunny
Thu
5PM - 9PM
19 March 2026
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    NE 1–6 knots veering S 1-6 knots.
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    Decreasing from 8 to 4°C
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    Calm sea
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    UV Index: 0 - Low
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    Partly cloudy
Thu
9PM - 5AM
19 March 2026
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    SW 4–8 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
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    3 to 7°C
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    Calm sea
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    UV Index: 0 - Low
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    Cloudy