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Syrevågen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 2s🇳🇴Karmøy, NOOperational

This skeletal lighthouse, standing 8 meters tall, guides vessels at the end of the mole in Syrevågen. Constructed from cast iron, its lantern and gallery are painted white with a red roof, while the four supporting piles appear gray. The focal height reaches 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Its light exhibits an occulting white, red, and green signal that repeats every 2 seconds. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding local fishing boats and recreational vessels safely into the harbor of Syrevågen, particularly as it marks the precise end of the protective mole. Its distinctive directional light, which changes color between white, red, and green based on the approach, provides critical, unambiguous signals for navigating the narrow entrance.

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 2s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM
City
Karmøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
End of the mole at Syrevågen, about 2 km west of Skudeneshavn, Norway
Latitude
59.1470°
Longitude
5.2248°
Nearest Port
Skudeneshavn(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B3516
NGA No.
2732
Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
cast iron

Structure: An 8m lantern and gallery structure on four cast iron straightpiles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof, and the piles are gray.

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify Syrevågen Lighthouse at night?+
Syrevågen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 2s. 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 Syrevågen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Syrevågen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skudeneshavn at 1.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Åkrehamn (6.4 NM NNW), Hå (7.3 NM N), Sævlandsvik (7.3 NM N), Bokn (8.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Syrevågen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Syrevågen 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 Syrevågen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Syrevågen 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.