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Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc 4s🇵🇱Hel, PLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel, cylindrical tower stands 13 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its lantern and gallery are mounted on the structure. The light's focal plane is 19 meters above sea level, and it has a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. It emits an orange occulting light that occurs once every four seconds. The Jastarnia Range Rear light is located on the waterfront of Jastarnia, within Puck County, on the south side of the Hel Peninsula. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding vessels navigating the waters around Jastarnia, particularly given its location on the narrow Hel Peninsula, and helps ensure safe passage for local fishing fleets and recreational boaters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc O 4s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Hel
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Region
Puck County
Sea Region
Waterfront of Jastarnia, a town on the south side of the Hel Peninsula.
Latitude
54.6000°
Longitude
18.8129°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hel(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C2983.1
NGA No.
6656
ARLHS No.
POL-010

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: round cylindrical steel tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Jastarnia Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc 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.
Which ports and harbors does Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hel at 0.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include JASTARNIA (7.4 NM NW), Gdynia (10.8 NM WSW), Sopot (12.4 NM SW), Nowy Port/Gdansk (13 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jastarnia Range Rear 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 Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Jastarnia Range Rear 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 Jastarnia Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jastarnia Range Rear 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.