Lighthouse · Kohala, Hawaiʻi
Kawaihae Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1915 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. The concrete tower marks the entrance to Kawaihae Harbor, just off Highway 270 north of the harbor.
Open in the viewer from Kawaihae Harbor →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1915 |
| Light | Fl W 6s |
| Position | 20.0414°N, 155.8329°W |
| From Kawaihae Harbor | 670 m (2,198 ft), bearing 311° NW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VI 28270; NOAA ENC |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Kawaihae Harbor, 670 m (2,198 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.