[1] The lighthouse was established on the island Fjøløy in the old municipality of Mosterøy in 1849.

It originally was a relatively small lighthouse that was only active during the season of the herring fisheries.

In 1867, the original light was replaced by larger wooden lighthouse.

It emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction) that is occulting in groups of two, every eight seconds.

The lighthouse tower is painted white and the roof is red.