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Whipple Bay Lighthouse

Fl Green 1s🇺🇸Oxnard, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Whipple Bay Lighthouse

Also known as: Whipple Bay (Grays Harbor Replica)

This 7-meter octagonal tower, painted white with a black top, was built and first lit in 2013. It features a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every second. It stands on a promontory on the east side of Whipple Bay's entrance. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Port Hueneme, located 2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels safely into Whipple Bay, a critical protected harbor on the lake. Its green flash every second clearly delineates the entrance, preventing groundings on the promontory and ensuring smooth navigation for all watercraft.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 1s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
1s
Raw Code
Fl G 1s

Construction & History

Year Built
2013

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a black top

Structure: A 7m octagonal tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a black top.

Location

City
Oxnard
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
California
Sea Region
Located on a promontory on the east side of the entrance to Whipple Bay, a protected harbor on the lower section of the lake.
Latitude
34.1756°
Longitude
-119.2234°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Hueneme(2.0 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Whipple Bay Lighthouse at night?+
Whipple Bay displays the characteristic Fl Green 1s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Whipple Bay Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Whipple Bay Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Hueneme at 1.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Ventura (4.8 NM NNW), Ventura-Oxnard Apt (7.1 NM NNW), GRACE (12.2 NM W), Carpinteria (19.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Whipple Bay Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Whipple Bay 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 Whipple Bay Lighthouse?+
Whipple Bay Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Whipple Bay Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Whipple Bay 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.