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Corumbau Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇷Prado, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Corumbau Lighthouse

Also known as: Corumbau (Ponta Corumbau)

The Corumbau Lighthouse, built in 1923, is a square concrete tower standing 12 meters tall. It is painted white and its light is 15 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. This structure marks the tip of a sharp promontory located about 13 kilometers south of Caraiva. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to visitors. Its nearest major port is Porto Seguro, which is 26.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns mariners of the sharp promontory it occupies south of Caraiva, aiding safe passage along this section of the Brazilian coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1923

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal concrete tower, painted white

Location

City
Prado
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Bahia
Sea Region
on the tip of a sharp promontory about 13 km (8 mi) south of Caraiva
Latitude
-16.8958°
Longitude
-39.1139°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Porto Seguro(26.8 km)
Admiralty No.
G0298
NGA No.
18180
ARLHS No.
BRA-130
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Corumbau Lighthouse at night?+
Corumbau displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Corumbau Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Corumbau Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is PORTO SEGURO at 26.7 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Corumbau Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Corumbau 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.
How can I track vessels near Corumbau Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Corumbau 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.