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Rye East Arm Lighthouse

Fl (9) White 15s🇬🇧Rother, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rye East Arm Lighthouse

This square, skeletal wood tower stands 8 meters tall and has a focal height of 7 meters. It displays a white light with a single flash every 15 seconds. Located at the end of the east groin, it marks the entrance to Rye, a port 0.4 kilometers away. The pier leading to the structure is accessible at low tide but submerged during high tide. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The light guides vessels into Rye, a task made more complex by the pier's submersion at high tide and the shifting sands and currents at the entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (9) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
9 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Rother
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Entrance to Rye, at the end of the east groin. The pier is walkable at low tide but submerged at high tide.
Latitude
50.9298°
Longitude
0.7735°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rye(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
A0864.5
NGA No.
1212

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red
Material
wood

Structure: square wood skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rye East Arm Lighthouse at night?+
Rye East Arm displays the characteristic Fl (9) White 15s — 9 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Rye East Arm Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rye East Arm Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Camber at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Rye (1.4 NM NW), Lydd on Sea (6.7 NM E), Dungeness (7.4 NM E), Saint Marys Bay (9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rye East Arm Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rye East Arm 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 Rye East Arm Lighthouse?+
Rye East Arm 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 Rye East Arm Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rye East Arm 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.