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Tingholmen Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Sandnes, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tingholmen Lighthouse

Tingholmen Lighthouse is a white, square pyramidal tower with a lantern and a red lantern roof, standing 6 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 8 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The light emits two white, red, or green flashes every 8 seconds, indicating the southern entrance to the Høgsfjord. This current structure replaced an older tower on the same site. Tingholmen is situated on a small island about 5 km northeast of Hommersåk and 8 km by sea east of Stavanger.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into and out of the Høgsfjord, guiding vessels through the entrance with its directional light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced an older square pyramidal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stavanger(4.7 km)
Admiralty No.
B3288
NGA No.
2276
ARLHS No.
NOR-343

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern, painted white; lantern roof was red

Location

City
Sandnes
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
An island on the south side of the entrance to the Høgsfjord, about 5 km northeast of Hommersåk and 8 km by sea east of Stavanger.
Latitude
58.9711°
Longitude
5.8799°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tingholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Tingholmen displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tingholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tingholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Steinvig at 3.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Stavanger (4.6 NM W), Tau (5.6 NM N), Forus (5.9 NM SW), Dusavik (6.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tingholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tingholmen 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 Tingholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tingholmen 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.