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Grossard Point Lighthouse

Occ WRG 5s🇦🇺Victoria, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Grossard Point Lighthouse

Grossard Point lighthouse features a grey mast tower standing 39 meters high. Its focal plane is 27 meters above sea level. The light emits an occulting white, red, and green signal with a 5-second cycle. This characteristic is applied across specific sectors: white from 042° to 053°, red from 061°, and green from 042°. The geographic range of the light is 16 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ WRG 5s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc.W.R.G. period 5s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Victoria
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-38.4661°
Longitude
145.1665°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
mast
Tower Color
grey

Structure: Grey tower; 39. G. 042°-053°, W.-061°, R.- 042°. Oc. period 3s

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K2428
NGA No.
7440
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Grossard Point Lighthouse at night?+
Grossard Point displays the characteristic Occ WRG 5s — 1 wrg flash every 5 seconds. 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Grossard Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grossard Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Phillip Island at 3.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include COWES (3.6 NM ENE), Balnarring (6.2 NM NNW), FLINDERS (6.5 NM W), Flinders (6.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grossard Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Grossard Point 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.
How can I track vessels near Grossard Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Grossard Point 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.