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Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇹🇷Cide, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, standing 8 meters tall, is located on the north breakwater at Cide, Turkey, marking the harbor entrance. The cylindrical tower is painted white with a narrow red horizontal band and has a focal height of 9 meters. Its light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the Kastamonu coast of the Black Sea. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Amasra, is 27.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the harbor entrance, helping to prevent groundings on the breakwater and ensuring safe access for local fishing boats and smaller cargo ships.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Cide
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Kastamonu
Sea Region
The lighthouse is located on the north breakwater at Cide, Turkey, marking the entrance to the harbor.
Latitude
41.9003°
Longitude
32.9781°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amasra(27.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5816.55
NGA No.
19564

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round two-stage concrete tower, painted white with a narrow red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Cide North Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cide at 0.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Amasra (27.8 NM WSW), Çamalti (30.6 NM WSW), BARTIN (35.5 NM WSW), Inebolu (35.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cide North 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 Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Cide North Breakwater 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 Cide North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cide North 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.