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Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇫🇷Mauguio, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower, standing 6 meters tall, is painted white with green trim and rises from a 1-story equipment shelter. Located on the north breakwater at Carnon-Plage, it emits a green flash every 4 seconds. With a focal height of 9 meters, the light has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. Its nearest port is La Grande Motte, situated 4.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse clearly marks the north breakwater at Carnon-Plage, ensuring safe passage into the harbor for local mariners and recreational boaters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Mauguio
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
east (really north) breakwater at Carnon-Plage
Latitude
43.5406°
Longitude
3.9770°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La grande motte(4.6 km)
Admiralty No.
E0578.2
NGA No.
6280

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with green trim

Structure: round tower rising from a triangular 1-story equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse at night?+
Carnon-Plage Jetée Est displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CARNON PLAGE at 0.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS (2.5 NM W), La grande motte (4.6 NM E), La Grande-Motte (4.7 NM ENE), Mauguio (4.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Carnon-Plage Jetée Est 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 Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse?+
Carnon-Plage Jetée Est 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 Carnon-Plage Jetée Est Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Carnon-Plage Jetée Est 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.