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Lighthouses in Sussex County, Delaware

10 lighthouses in Sussex County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top lighthouses

Fenwick Island LightLighthouse
Fenwick Island LightSussex County
Harbor of Refuge LightLighthouse
Harbor of Refuge LightSussex County
Cape Henlopen LightLighthouse
Cape Henlopen LightSussex County
Fourteen Foot Bank LightLighthouse
Fourteen Foot Bank LightSussex County
Delaware Breakwater East End LightLighthouse
Delaware Breakwater East End LightSussex County
Delaware Breakwater Range Front LightLighthouse
Delaware Breakwater Range Front LightSussex County
Cape Henlopen BeaconLighthouse
Cape Henlopen BeaconSussex County
Mispillion LightLighthouse
Mispillion LightSussex County
Lighthouse
Delaware Breakwater Range Rear LightSussex County
Lighthouse
Delaware Breakwater LightSussex County

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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.