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Obrestad Havn Lighthouse

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

This 3-meter octagonal fiberglass tower, painted white with a red roof, is situated southwest of the Obrestad lighthouse at a small boat harbor. It emits an occluding white, red, and green light on a 6-second cycle, with a geographic range of 7.9 nautical miles. The tower stands 3 meters tall, with the light positioned 4 meters above sea level. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Sirevag, is 11.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The light's directional system, which changes color based on approach, assists mariners in safely entering the Obrestad Havn harbor by helping them avoid shallow areas and obstacles.

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
4m
Geographic Range
7.9NM
City
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Located at a small boat harbor southwest of the Obrestad lighthouse.
Latitude
58.6519°
Longitude
5.5678°
Nearest Port
Sirevag(11.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B3222
NGA No.
2060
ARLHS No.
NOR-336
Tower Height
3m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: A 3m octagonal lantern, painted white with a red roof.

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify Obrestad Havn Lighthouse at night?+
Obrestad Havn 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 Obrestad Havn Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Obrestad Havn Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sirevåg at 11.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Sandnes (13.6 NM NNE), Lura (13.9 NM NNE), Hellvik (14.2 NM SE), Maurholen (15.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Obrestad Havn Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Obrestad Havn 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 Obrestad Havn Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Obrestad Havn 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.