The first mention of a lighthouse in Noordwijk was in 1444 when fishermen returned home when the sun went down.

The light was lit only when fishermen were active at sea.

In the 19th century a wooden platform built which was replaced in 1854 by a stone turret.

Ten years later the tower was painted white to protect it against the water.

The light has an intensity of 38,000 cd and a visibility of 18 nautical miles (33 km).