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Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 8s🇸🇪Falkenbergs kommun, SEOperational

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 13 meters tall, was built in 1964 at the end of the north breakwater leading into Falkenberg. It is painted white with a narrow red horizontal band and features a lantern and gallery. A square skeletal tower was recently added to the top of the structure. The light emits white, red, or green flashes on an 8-second cycle, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The station was first established in 1926, but the current tower dates from 1964. The focal height of the light is 11 meters.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Falkenberg's harbor, guiding ships through the breakwater entrance with its directional light system.

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc W/R/G 8s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM
Year Built
1964

Significant events: station established 1926, current tower built 1964, skeletal tower added recently

Nearest Port
Falkenberg(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C0722
NGA No.
1368
Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow red horizontal band

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a narrow red horizontal band, topped by a square skeletal tower

City
Falkenbergs kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Halland County
Sea Region
at the end of the north breakwater at the entrance to Falkenberg
Latitude
56.8822°
Longitude
12.4658°
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Falkenberg Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 8s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Falkenberg at 1.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Glommen (4.9 NM NW), Träslövsläge (12 NM NNW), Varberg (15.4 NM NNW), Halmstad (18.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Falkenberg 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 Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Falkenberg Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Falkenberg 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.