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
Mon
5AM - 9AM
29 June 2026
SW 15–19 knots. Gusts up to 24 knots.
13°C
SW 0.9m at 4s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Mostly fine
Mon
9AM - 1PM
29 June 2026
- SW 16 knots decreasing to 14 knots. Gusts up to 24 knots.
- 13 to 16°C
- SW 0.7m at 3s period
- UV Index: 5 - Moderate
- Mostly fine
Mon
1PM - 5PM
29 June 2026
- SW 12–15 knots. Gusts up to 21 knots.
- 16°C
- SW 0.6m at 3s period
- UV Index: 5 - Moderate
- Mostly fine