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Ølesund Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Hjelmeland, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ølesund Lighthouse

Ølesund Lighthouse is a square wooden tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 6.5 meters tall. Its light is positioned 9.5 meters above sea level. This active light displays an occulting white, red, or green signal every 6 seconds, with the color changing based on the viewing direction. The lighthouse is situated on Randøy, approximately 800 meters north of the Randøy bridge, and is located near the village of Ølesund. It has a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides specific directional guidance using its multi-colored occulting light, essential for local navigation near Randøy and the Randøy bridge.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Hjelmeland
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Located at the village of Ølesund, on Randøy about 800 m (1/2 mi) north of the bridge.
Latitude
59.2183°
Longitude
6.0979°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hjelmeland(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
B3334
NGA No.
2404
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ølesund Lighthouse at night?+
Ølesund displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Ølesund Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ølesund Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hjelmeland at 2.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Skiftun (4.1 NM NNE), Årdal - Hjelmeland (4.6 NM SSE), Årdal (4.9 NM SSE), Ombo (5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ølesund Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ølesund 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 Ølesund Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ølesund 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.