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Saudeholmen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Saudeholmen Lighthouse

A 6-meter tall cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white with a red lantern roof, stands on a skerry in the Rovdefjord. This structure, which also includes a gallery, replaced an older square wooden tower. Its focal height is 9.5 meters, and it emits an occulting white, green, or red light on a 6-second cycle. The lighthouse is situated about 3 km southeast of Larsnes, off the south coast of Gurskøy. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels through the Rovdefjord's waters with its directional light that changes color depending on the approach.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replacement of an older square wood tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
White with a red lantern roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Sande
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
A skerry in the Rovdefjord, off the south coast of Gurskøy, about 3 km southeast of Larsnes.
Latitude
62.1829°
Longitude
5.6033°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Larsnes(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L0548
NGA No.
5644
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saudeholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Saudeholmen 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 Saudeholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saudeholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Larsnes at 1.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Gursken (2.6 NM N), Rovde (4.1 NM E), Gjerdsvika (4.3 NM NNW), Fiskåbygd - Vanylven (5.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saudeholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saudeholmen 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 Saudeholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saudeholmen 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.