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
Sun
5AM - 9AM
08 February 2026
E 21–24 knots. Gusts up to 32 knots.
6°C
E 3.5m at 9s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Chance of showers
Sun
9AM - 1PM
08 February 2026
- SE 23 knots decreasing to 17 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
- 7°C
- E 3.5m at 9s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers
Sun
1PM - 5PM
08 February 2026
- SE 13–18 knots. Gusts up to 24 knots.
- 7°C
- E 3.0-3.4m at 9s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers