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Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 12s🇵🇱Rozewie, PLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse

This 33.5-meter round tower, built of cast iron in 1906, stands on a hill in the Mierzeja Sarbska Nature Preserve, approximately 800 meters from the beach and 7 kilometers east of Łeba. Its 16-sided structure is topped with a lantern and a double gallery. The lighthouse emits three white flashes every 12 seconds, with a geographic range of 22 nautical miles. It survived both World War I and World War II. The original Fresnel lens was removed in 1975. The lighthouse is open to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse offers guidance for vessels navigating the Baltic Sea coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl(3) W 12s
Focal Height
75m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1906

Significant events: survived both world wars, Fresnel lens removed in 1975, centennial in 2006

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33.5m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
cast iron

Structure: 16-sided cast iron tower with lantern and double gallery

Location

City
Rozewie
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Region
Puck County
Sea Region
Located atop a hill in the Mierzeja Sarbska Nature Preserve, about 800 m from the beach and about 7 km east of Łeba.
Latitude
54.8307°
Longitude
18.3331°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wladyslawowo(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C2954
NGA No.
6632
ARLHS No.
POL-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Wejherowo County Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 12s — 3 white flashes every 12 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 Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wladyslawowo at 3.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include JASTARNIA (14.4 NM SE), Gdynia (19.1 NM SSE), Hel (21.3 NM SE), Sopot (24.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wejherowo County Lighthouse 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 Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Wejherowo County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wejherowo County Lighthouse 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.