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
COORDINATES
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
Thu
1PM - 5PM
19 March 2026
- S 4–7 knots.
- 7°C
- Calm sea
- Sunny
Thu
5PM - 9PM
19 March 2026
- Light and variable.
- 5 to 8°C
- Calm sea
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Partly cloudy
Thu
9PM - 5AM
19 March 2026
- SW 2 knots increasing to 7 knots.
- 5°C
- Calm sea
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Partly cloudy