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Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest Lighthouse

Fl (4) Red 15s🇫🇷Mauguio, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest Lighthouse

A cylindrical white tower with red trim stands 6 meters high on the south breakwater at Carnon-Plage. This structure rises from a 1-story equipment shelter and emits a red flash every 15 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The light's focal plane is 9 meters above sea level. Carnon-Plage is a marina with a canal connection to the Canal du Rhône à Sète. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels into the Carnon-Plage marina and is important for traffic using the connection to the Canal du Rhône à Sète.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) Red 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl R 15s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Mauguio
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
Located on the south breakwater at Carnon-Plage, a marina with a canal connection to the Canal du Rhône à Sète.
Latitude
43.5399°
Longitude
3.9772°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La grande motte(4.6 km)
Admiralty No.
E0578
NGA No.
6272
ARLHS No.
FRA-700

Tower & Structure

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

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest Lighthouse at night?+
Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest displays the characteristic Fl (4) Red 15s — 4 red flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CARNON PLAGE at 0.4 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 Sud-Ouest Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest 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 Sud-Ouest Lighthouse?+
Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest 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 Sud-Ouest Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Carnon-Plage Jetée Sud-Ouest 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.