Welcome to the website of the Staithes Harbour Commissioners

Latitude: 54º 33’N    Longitude: 00º 47’W

Harbour Information

Staithes is a small drying tidal harbour unsuitable for vessels that cannot safely take the ground.

The harbour entrance should be approached on a course of 225° True to avoid outlying rock shelves extending 500m northwards on either side of Staithes Wyke.

With onshore winds entry to the harbour can be hazardous due to breaking seas and should be avoided.

At night, the harbour entrance is marked with Port and Starboard lights. West Arm: Grn Fl. 4secs. East Arm: Red Fl. 4secs

Visitor Berths

There are a limited number of visitor berths on the South Breakwater — check for availability with admin@staithesharbour.org.

Overnight stays are chargeable at £10 per night. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Clerk of the Harbour Commissioners, providing sufficient notice.

Safety

When walking on the beach or rocks please keep clear of the base of the cliffs which are unstable and rock falls can occur.

Also please consult and understand tide tables to ensure your safety, failure to do so can lead to being cut off by the rising tide.

Tide tables are available to purchase at the RNLI shop on Cowbar and other outlets around the village.

Please take care when walking on the piers and breakwaters, particularly in wet or windy conditions. Surfaces can be slippery and waves may break over the structures, creating a risk of being swept into the sea.