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Canal de Sète Entrance West Side Lighthouse

Q Red 4s🇫🇷Sète, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Canal de Sète Entrance West Side Lighthouse

This concrete post structure, standing 7 meters tall, marks the west side of the entrance to the Canal de Sète from the lagoon. Painted white with red trim at the top, the light has a focal height of 8 meters and a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It emits a quick red flash. The post rises from a 1-story triangular equipment room. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for safe navigation into the Canal de Sète, specifically delineating the west side of the entrance channel from the lagoon. It directly supports the continuous flow of local fishing vessels, pleasure craft, and commercial traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red 4s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Sète
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
Marks the west side of the entrance to the Canal de Sète from the lagoon.
Latitude
43.4146°
Longitude
3.6889°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sete(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E0561
NGA No.
6240

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: A 7m post rising from a triangular 1-story concrete equipment room, painted white with red 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 West Side Lighthouse at night?+
Canal de Sète Entrance West Side displays the characteristic Q Red 4s. 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 Canal de Sète Entrance West Side Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Canal de Sète Entrance West 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 (3.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Canal de Sète Entrance West Side Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Canal de Sète Entrance West 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 West Side Lighthouse?+
Canal de Sète Entrance West 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 West Side Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Canal de Sète Entrance West 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.