East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse
The East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation on Long Island's South Fork. This light emits a green flash every four seconds. While details about its early construction are not widely publicized, its presence highlights the ongoing need for navigational aids in this area. The site is open for visitors to explore the grounds, but the tower itself is closed to the public. It serves as a consistent fixture in the local landscape, reflecting the region's connection to maritime activities.
Why it matters: This lighthouse provides guidance for vessels navigating off East Hampton, marking safe passages and warning of hazards along the South Fork's shoreline.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 4s
Location
- City
- Town of East Hampton
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- New York
- Sea Region
- East Hampton (South Fork)
- Latitude
- 41.0408°
- Longitude
- -72.2610°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sag Harbor(2.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J0702
- USCG No.
- 1-28245
- ARLHS No.
- USA-147
Tower & Structure
Structure: The East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouse guides mariners along the picturesque coastline of Long Island's South Fork. Situated in a region known for its stunning beaches and vibrant maritime activity, this light plays a quiet but essential role in local navigation. While specific details about its original construction or early history are not widely publicized, its presence underscores the enduring need for navigational aids in these waters. Today, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, emitting its distinctive green flash every four seconds, a familiar rhythm for those who live and work on the water. Although the site itself is open for visitors to explore the surrounding grounds, the tower remains closed to public access, preserving its operational integrity. It stands as a quiet fixture in the East Hampton landscape, a reminder of the area's deep connection to the sea.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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