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Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse

A cylindrical white concrete tower, 10 meters high and standing on a square concrete base, marks Bahía Santa Maria. Its light originates from a focal height of 23 meters and emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a pad that forms the base of the structure. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse helps guide vessels along the Baja California coast, particularly those traveling to and from San Felipe, warning them of the immediate coastline and potential dangers in Bahía Santa Maria.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
30.6966°
Longitude
-114.7004°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San felipe(19.0 km)
Admiralty No.
G3543.5
NGA No.
14748

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower mounted on a square concrete pad

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía Santa Maria displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is San felipe at 19 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía Santa Maria Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.