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Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Herøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse

This wooden lighthouse, constructed as a square cylindrical tower, stands 14 meters tall and rises from the seaward gable of a 1.5-story keeper's house. It is situated on a skerry off the north coast of Gurskøy, near Herøy in Norway's Møre og Romsdal region. The tower, painted white with a red roof, features a lantern and gallery. Its light emits three white, red, or green flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a hazardous skerry and ensures safe passage for vessels navigating the north coast of Gurskøy. Its integrated keeper's house structure reflects a distinctive regional architectural style.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WRG 10s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Herøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
Skerry off Steinholm on the north coast of Gurskøy
Latitude
62.3043°
Longitude
5.6542°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Moldtustranda(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L0684
NGA No.
5808
ARLHS No.
NOR-085

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the seaward gable of a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Herøy Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 10 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 Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Strand at 0.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Eggesbønes (1.1 NM N), Mjølstadneset (1.2 NM NNE), Moldtustranda (1.6 NM SW), Fosnavåg (2.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Herøy 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.
How can I track vessels near Herøy Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Herøy 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.