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
1PM - 5PM
08 June 2026
S 10 knots veering SW 10 knots.
13°C
Mostly fine
Mon
5PM - 9PM
08 June 2026
- SW 8–18 knots backing S 8-18 knots.
- 11 to 14°C
S 0.4m at 3s period
UV Index: 0 - Low- Chance of showers
Mon
9PM - 5AM
08 June 2026
- SE 6–11 knots veering SW 6-11 knots.
- 10°C
- S 0.4m at 3s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Partly cloudy