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Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse

Q Green🇫🇷Sète, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse

Also known as: Canal de Sète Entrance East Side (Pointe Courte)

This post lighthouse stands 7 meters tall and is constructed of concrete. It is painted white with green trim at the top. The structure includes a 1-story triangular equipment room at its base. The focal height of the light is 8 meters, and it emits a quick green flash. This light has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It marks the eastern side of the entrance to the Canal de Sète from the Étang de Thau lagoon.

Why it matters: The light is indispensable for vessels entering or exiting the Canal de Sète, providing a critical visual cue at a busy junction.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Sète
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
Marks the east side of the entrance to the Canal de Sète from the Étang de Thau, located at the end of the Quai du Mistral in Sète, France. The Canal de Sète is a historic channel connecting the Étang de Thau to the sea.
Latitude
43.4145°
Longitude
3.6895°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sete(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E0560
NGA No.
6236

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
white with green trim at the top
Material
concrete

Structure: A 7m post rising from a triangular 1-story concrete equipment room, painted white with green trim at the top.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse at night?+
Canal de Sète Entrance East Side displays the characteristic Q Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sète at 1.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Balaruc-les-Bains (2.1 NM N), La peyrade (2.4 NM E), Bouzigues (2.7 NM NW), MEZE (3.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Canal de Sète Entrance East Side 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 Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse?+
Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Canal de Sète Entrance East Side Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Canal de Sète Entrance East Side 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.