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
Fri
5AM - 9AM
27 February 2026
W 18 knots decreasing to 12 knots. Gusts up to 29 knots.
6°C
SW 0.5-0.9m at 4s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Mostly fine
Fri
9AM - 1PM
27 February 2026
- W 11–14 knots. Gusts up to 19 knots.
- 6°C
- SW 0.4m at 3s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Sunny
Fri
1PM - 5PM
27 February 2026
- NW 13 knots decreasing to 9 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- 5°C
- Calm sea
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Mostly fine