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
19 May 2026
SE 16–19 knots. Gusts up to 27 knots.
8°C
E 1.4m at 5s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Cloudy
Tue
9AM - 1PM
19 May 2026
- SE 16–19 knots. Gusts up to 29 knots.
- 9°C
- E 1.5-1.8m at 5s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers
Tue
1PM - 5PM
19 May 2026
- SE 17 knots decreasing to 15 knots. Gusts up to 26 knots.
- 9 to 11°C
- E 1.7m at 6s period
- UV Index: 2 - Low
- Cloudy