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





Installations
COORDINATES
58.11512 N, -3.64787 E
Port Information
Téléphone
Berth Sizes
< 10m, 10-20m, 20m+
Profondeur à la marée basse moyenne
3m+
Manœuvrabilité
Good
Channel Marking
Fair
Port d'entrée
No
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Type de quai
Floating
Style Side To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Fri
5AM - 9AM
26 June 2026
- NW 4 knots increasing to 7 knots.
- 14°C
- E 0.4m at 4s period
- Cloudy
Fri
9AM - 1PM
26 June 2026
- NW 8 knots decreasing to NE 6 knots.
- 15°C
- Calm sea
- Cloudy
Fri
1PM - 5PM
26 June 2026
- E 7 knots increasing to 11 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
- 13 to 16°C
- Calm sea
- Chance of showers