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
1PM - 5PM
06 February 2026
E 23 knots increasing to 25 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
4°C
E 3.5m at 8s period
Cloudy
Fri
5PM - 9PM
06 February 2026
- E 23–25 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
- 4°C
- E 3.5m at 8s period
UV Index: 0 - Low- Chance of showers
Fri
9PM - 5AM
06 February 2026
- E 23 knots decreasing to 19 knots. Gusts up to 30 knots.
- 4°C
- E 3.0-3.5m at 8s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers