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Ottøya Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Ottøya Lighthouse

This square wooden tower with a lantern and gallery stands 6 meters tall, with its focal height reaching 28 meters. Painted white with two black horizontal bands and a red roof, it is situated atop a cliff at the north end of Ottøy, opposite Marvik. The lighthouse emits an occulting white, red, or green light every 6 seconds, with a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. It replaced an earlier square wood tower.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels navigating the passage between Ottøy and Marvik, warning them of the cliff-lined northern end of Ottøy. Its directional light provides tailored guidance based on approach.

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
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced a square wood tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jelsa(4.6 km)
Admiralty No.
B3376
NGA No.
2480

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with two black horizontal bands, red roof
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Suldal
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
North end of Ottøy, atop a cliff, opposite Marvik
Latitude
59.4041°
Longitude
6.0921°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ottøya Lighthouse at night?+
Ottøya 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 Ottøya Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ottøya Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jelsa at 3.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Erfjord - Suldal (5.7 NM SE), Sand (6.8 NM NE), Skiftun (7.4 NM S), Vikedal (8.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ottøya Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ottøya 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 Ottøya Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ottøya 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.