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Nygrån Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 8s🇸🇪Piteå kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nygrån Lighthouse

This round, concrete tower, erected in 1970, reaches a height of 21 meters with its light positioned at 19 meters. It presents a white exterior adorned with a single black horizontal band. The structure, which includes a lantern and gallery, emits an occulting light pattern (WGR 8s) visible for 12.9 nautical miles. Situated on a shoal in the Gulf of Bothnia, it lies approximately 13.1 km from Pitea. The preceding lighthouse was lost to ice in 1969. The site is accessible, but the tower interior remains closed.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks a shoal in the Gulf of Bothnia, providing directional information for ships. Its rebuilding after the previous structure was lost demonstrates its ongoing function for maritime safety in this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 8s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1970

Significant events: original lighthouse overthrown by ice in 1969

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one black horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Piteå kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Norrbotten County
Sea Region
on a shoal in the Gulf of Bothnia about 12 km southeast of Jävrebyn and about 6 km east of the Pite-Rönnskär lighthouse
Latitude
65.0162°
Longitude
21.6880°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pitea(13.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C5789
NGA No.
11476
ARLHS No.
SWE-297
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nygrån Lighthouse at night?+
Nygrån displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 8s. 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 Nygrån Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nygrån Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haraholmen at 13.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Munksund (15.9 NM NNW), Piteå (19.6 NM NNW), Kåge (19.9 NM WSW), Rönnskär (22.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nygrån Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nygrån 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 Nygrån Lighthouse?+
Nygrån 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 Nygrån Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nygrån 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.