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Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse

Q Red🇬🇧Brighton, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse

A white, round cylindrical concrete tower, 5 meters in height, is situated at the west breakwater's end. It displays a quick flashing red light (Q R) from a focal plane of 10 meters. The light has a nominal range of 10.4 nautical miles. This structure, likely built in the late 1970s with the marina's construction, marks the entrance to Brighton Marina. Public access is allowed to the site, but not inside the tower.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid, marking the breakwater's termination for vessels approaching or departing Brighton Marina, facilitating safe navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Brighton
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Located at the end of the west breakwater enclosing the marina, on the east side of Brighton.
Latitude
50.8085°
Longitude
-0.1066°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Southwick(5.1 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Brighton Marina West Breakwater displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brighton at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Peacehaven (4.1 NM E), Southwick (5 NM WNW), Shoreham (5 NM WNW), Denton (6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brighton Marina West Breakwater 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.
What shipping routes pass near Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Brighton Marina West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brighton Marina West Breakwater 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.