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
5AM - 9AM
12 February 2026
- NE 11 knots decreasing to 8 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- 2°C
- Cloudy
Thu
9AM - 1PM
12 February 2026
- NE 7–9 knots.
- 3°C
- Cloudy
Thu
1PM - 5PM
12 February 2026
- NE 7–9 knots backing N 7-9 knots.
- 4°C
- E 1.3m at 7s period
- Mostly fine