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Harøyodden Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Hustadvika, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Harøyodden Lighthouse

Also known as: Harøyodden (Indre Harøy)

The Harøyodden lighthouse is a 6-meter-tall square tower with a lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof. Its focal height reaches 19 meters above sea level. The light emits an occulting white, red, or green signal on a 4-second cycle, with a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the southwestern tip of Indre Harøy, near Bud, within the Møre og Romsdal region. While the site is open for visitors, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: Harøyodden's directional light is essential for navigating the channels around Indre Harøy's southwestern tip and avoiding local hazards. It offers precise guidance for vessels rounding the island and accessing nearby harbors.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 4s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Hustadvika
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
southwestern tip of Indre Harøy, near Bud
Latitude
62.8784°
Longitude
6.9383°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haroysundet(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
L0929
NGA No.
6400

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Harøyodden Lighthouse at night?+
Harøyodden displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Harøyodden Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Harøyodden Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Harøysundet at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include HAROY (1.1 NM NNE), Nyhamna (1.6 NM S), Elnesvågen (5.6 NM ESE), Aukra (5.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Harøyodden Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Harøyodden 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 Harøyodden Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Harøyodden 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.