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Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse

Oc White 4s🇫🇷Saint-Jouin-Bruneval, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse

This white and green concrete post, standing 7 meters tall, is situated in a field near the cliff edge southwest of Cap d'Antifer. It features a large round lantern room on one side, and its operational light emits an occulting white flash every 4 seconds. The post's focal height reaches 113 meters, with a geographic range of 26.2 nautical miles. Located near Saint-Jouin-Bruneval, it is just 1.1 kilometers from the port of Antifer.

Why it matters: As the 'Antérieur' or front light, this post likely works in conjunction with another lighthouse to form a navigational range, guiding vessels safely past the coastal cliffs and into nearby shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc W 4s
Focal Height
113m
Geographic Range
26.2NM

Location

City
Saint-Jouin-Bruneval
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
Located in a field near the edge of the cliffs off the Rue des Tulipes, southwest of the Cap d'Antifer lighthouse.
Latitude
49.6385°
Longitude
0.1519°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
white and green
Material
concrete

Structure: A 7m concrete post with a large round lantern room on one side.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Antifer(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A1250.2
NGA No.
8727
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse at night?+
Antifer Feu Antérieur displays the characteristic Oc White 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Antifer at 1.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include ANTIFER (1.4 NM NW), Etretat (4.1 NM NNE), Harfleur (8.5 NM SSE), Yport (8.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse?+
Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.