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Muddvær Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Muddvær Lighthouse

Muddvær lighthouse is a square metal tower standing 6 meters tall, with its lantern room reaching a focal height of 9.5 meters. Located on Sørleikua, a small island west of the Muddværet group, it marks the southwestern edge of Vega. The structure features a white tower topped by a red lantern. Its light emits a white, red, or green signal, with a characteristic of one white flash followed by three seconds of darkness, repeating every 6 seconds. The geographic range of the light is 10.2 nautical miles. While the island site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigating the Muddværet island group and its surrounding shoals, guiding local fishing boats and other vessels past the many small islands off Vega's coast.

Light & Optic

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

Location

City
Vega
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Located on Sørleikua, a small island on the west side of the Muddværet group, which is a group of small islands about 4 km off the southwestern corner of Vega.
Latitude
65.5772°
Longitude
11.6784°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Igeroy(12.7 km)
Admiralty No.
L2116
NGA No.
9468

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Muddvær Lighthouse at night?+
Muddvær 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 Muddvær Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Muddvær Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vega at 9.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Igerøy (12.7 NM ENE), Brønnøysund (14.5 NM ESE), Berg (17.8 NM SE), Lessremman (23.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Muddvær Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Muddvær 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 Muddvær Lighthouse?+
Muddvær 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 Muddvær Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Muddvær 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.