It is situated approximately 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) west of Smygehamn, and is 17 metres (56 ft) high and constructed of iron.

It was completed in 1883, and taken out of service in 1975 in favor of the offshore Kullagrundet Lighthouse.

The rotating third-order lens spread the beams of light in the correct pattern "every fifth second a flash alternating between red and white".

Despite this low wattage, it still reaches about 15 kilometers out over the sea, providing guidance mainly for tourists and fishing boats.

An old housing for measuring equipment and a rain gauge can be seen to the east of the lighthouse.