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Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse

F White🇬🇧Arun, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse

A square observation room constructed of wood sits atop a 1-story yacht club building. It features a red triangular daymark and emits a continuous white light. The focal height of the light is 12 meters, with a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The structure is located in Pagham, near the intersection of Beach Road and Front Road. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves local yacht club members and small craft in the immediate coastal waters of Pagham, supporting safe entry and departure from the local beach or small harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Arun
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Pagham, at the intersection of Beach Road and Front Road.
Latitude
50.7678°
Longitude
-0.7367°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Selsey(3.0 km)
Admiralty No.
A0792.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red daymark
Material
wood

Structure: A square wood observation room with a red triangular daymark, centered on a 1-story yacht club building.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse at night?+
Pagham Yacht Club displays the characteristic F White. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sidlesham at 2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Bognor Regis (2.2 NM ENE), Selsey (3.2 NM SW), Chichester (3.9 NM NW), BIRDHAM POOL (4.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pagham Yacht Club 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 Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse?+
Pagham Yacht Club 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 Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pagham Yacht Club 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.