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Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇫🇷La Hague, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse

This lighthouse, located just off the beach on the south side of Omonville-la-Rogue, France, consists of a 12-meter mast atop a one-story equipment shelter. The structure is painted white with a red top. Its focal height reaches 13 meters above sea level. The operational light emits white, red, and green signals, with a characteristic of one white, red, or green flash every 4 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. While visitors can access the site, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for local fishing boats and pleasure craft navigating the immediate coastal waters around Omonville-la-Rogue. Its sector light specifically guides vessels through safe channels and past any shallow areas or submerged obstacles near the village's approach.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
La Hague
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
just off the beach on the south side of Omonville-la-Rogue, about 10 km east of Cap de la Hague, France
Latitude
49.7040°
Longitude
-1.8361°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Querqueville(6.4 km)
Admiralty No.
A1508
NGA No.
8308
ARLHS No.
FRA-375

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Color
white with a red top

Structure: A 12m mast mounted on a 1-story equipment shelter, painted white with a red top.

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 Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse at night?+
Omonville-la-Rogue displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is OMONVILLE LA ROGUE at 0.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include La Hague (3.3 NM SSE), GOURY (4.3 NM W), Querqueville (6.4 NM ESE), Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Omonville-la-Rogue 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 Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse?+
Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Omonville-la-Rogue Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Omonville-la-Rogue 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.