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Halsvær Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Senja, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Halsvær Lighthouse

This 8.5 meter skeletal tower stands on a skerry off the western tip of Senja's southern peninsula. Supported by four black piles on a square platform, it features a white lantern with a red roof. The light emits two white flashes every 8 seconds, with red and green sectors also present. Its geographic range extends to 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light, changing between white, red, and green, guides vessels through specific channels and past submerged hazards along Senja's southern coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Senja
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
A skerry off the western tip of Senja's southern peninsula.
Latitude
69.0488°
Longitude
17.0120°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ibestad(16.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L3474
NGA No.
12976

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black
Material
fiberglass

Structure: An 8.5m skeletal structure with a white lantern and red roof, supported by a square platform on four black piles.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Halsvær Lighthouse at night?+
Halsvær displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Halsvær Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Halsvær Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skrolsvik at 4.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Dyrøyhamn (9.4 NM ESE), Sandøya (9.5 NM SW), Bjarkøy (11 NM WSW), Espenesbogen (16.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Halsvær Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Halsvær 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 Halsvær Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Halsvær 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.