Snikspynten Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Snikspynten Lighthouse
Snikspynten lighthouse is a 5-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower located on the east side of the Karmsund at Snik, near Karmøy, Norway. Its white structure is topped with a red lantern roof, and the tower stands at a focal height of 6.5 meters. This active light emits two white flashes in a WRG sequence every 8 seconds, with the color changing to red or green depending on the direction. The lighthouse replaced a simpler post light, enhancing navigational capabilities in the area. Access to the site is permitted, though the tower itself is closed to the public.
Why it matters: The lighthouse provides precise directional guidance through the Karmsund, a significant waterway for local shipping and fishing. Its upgrade from a post light highlights its ongoing relevance for maritime safety in the region.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Oc(2) WRG 8s
- Focal Height
- 6.5m
- Geographic Range
- 9.1NM
Construction & History
Significant events: replaced a simple post light
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with red lantern roof
- Material
- fiberglass
Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Karmøy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Rogaland
- Sea Region
- east side of the Karmsund at Snik
- Latitude
- 59.3491°
- Longitude
- 5.3155°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Vormedal(0.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B3438
- NGA No.
- 2636
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