Arbroath Harbour is located at 56° 33' N, 2° 35' W.
See the following map showing the location of Arbroath Harbour.
The harbour is used by:
- inshore fishing boats
- commercial vessels offering day trips to anglers and sightseers
- small craft including yachts
Long term berths are available annually or for part of the year.
A patent slipway is available for use, the cradles on which can pull vessels up to 28m in length and 120 tonnes from the water into the boatyard.
A Wise boat hoist is also available to lift vessels in & out of the water up to 15 metres in length and 25 tonnes from the water into the boatyard and vice versa.
Arbroath harbour is tidal. A tide information booklet can be obtained from the harbour office at a cost of £2.
The opening and closing times of the dock gates are also available on a monthly basis.
Half height dock gates with a walkway are located between the inner and outer harbours maintaining a minimum of 2.5m of water for visiting yachts in the inner harbour at all times.
This allows the 59 floating finger pontoons which have a security entrance and are serviced with electricity and fresh water, to accommodate all types of leisure craft offering permanent or visiting berth facilities.
A crew room with kitchen and laundry facilities is also available along with toilets and showers.
VHF: channel 11 & 16\
For more information contact the harbourmaster on 01241 872166 or email harbourmaster@angus.gov.uk
Boatbuilding and repairs are available from Mackay Boatbuilders Ltd, Old Shorehead, Arbroath, phone 01241 872879.