The lighthouse is located on a small island in Klepp municipality, off the coast of Jæren.

[1] The 26-metre (85 ft) tall cast iron tower sits atop a concrete base.

The main light at the top sits at an elevation of 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level which emits two white flashes every 20 seconds.

There is also a secondary light located 20.8 metres (68 ft) above sea level that emits a red or green isophase light (depending on direction) that is on for six seconds and then off for six seconds.

The main light has an intensity of 2,430,000 candelas and it can be seen for up to 11.9 nautical miles (22.0 km; 13.7 mi).