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Lypskjær Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Lypskjær Lighthouse

This 9.5-meter lighthouse is situated on a skerry at the entrance to the Grønsfjord, west of the Lindesnes peninsula. The structure consists of a lantern and gallery supported by piles, with the lantern painted white and topped with a red roof. Its light cycles through white, red, and green to guide vessels. This navigational aid has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Lypskjær lighthouse is important for guiding vessels into the Grønsfjord, a key waterway for local maritime traffic, using its directional light to warn of the skerry and mark the fjord's entrance.

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
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Lyngdal
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Agder
Sea Region
skerry in the entrance to the Grønsfjord, just west of the Lindesnes peninsula
Latitude
58.0070°
Longitude
7.0018°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lindesnes(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
B3060
NGA No.
1680
ARLHS No.
NOR-339

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
piles

Structure: A 9.5m structure consisting of a lantern and gallery supported by piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lypskjær Lighthouse at night?+
Lypskjær 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 Lypskjær Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lypskjær Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hausvikstrand at 2.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Båly (5 NM ENE), Agnefest (6.7 NM N), LYNGDAL (6.7 NM NNE), Farsund (8.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lypskjær Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lypskjær 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 Lypskjær Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lypskjær 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.