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Digue des Criquas Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇫🇷Ciboure, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Digue des Criquas Lighthouse

The Digue des Criquas lighthouse stands at the end of the west outer breakwater for Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This square tower, 6 meters tall with a focal height of 11 meters, is painted white with a green band at its uppermost section. It emits a single green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The light is housed atop a square equipment building. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the western edge of the harbor entrance to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its breakwater, guiding vessels into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Ciboure
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
end of the west outer breakwater of St.-Jean-de-Luz
Latitude
43.3974°
Longitude
-1.6777°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint-Jean-de-Luz(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
D1422
NGA No.
1696

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a green band at the top

Structure: square equipment building with the light on a post on the roof

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 Digue des Criquas Lighthouse at night?+
Digue des Criquas displays the characteristic Oc 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 Digue des Criquas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Digue des Criquas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Jean-de-Luz at 0.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include SAINT JEAN DE LUZ (0.9 NM SE), CIBOURE (1.2 NM SE), Guéthary (3.6 NM ENE), HENDAYE (5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Digue des Criquas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Digue des Criquas 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 Digue des Criquas Lighthouse?+
Digue des Criquas 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 Digue des Criquas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Digue des Criquas 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.