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East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇺🇸Town of East Hampton, USOperational

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

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sag Harbor at 2.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Shelter Island (3.6 NM WNW), EAST HAMPTON (4.2 NM ESE), Mill Creek (4.8 NM SW), SHELTER ISLAND HEIGH (4.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses 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 East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near East Hampton (South Fork) Lighthouses 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.