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Digue Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse

Q Red🇫🇷FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Digue Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse

Also known as: Digue Jean Lesbordes (L'Adour North Breakwater)

A square concrete block tower, 10 meters in height, is located at the end of the Jean Lesbordes breakwater. It is painted white with a red horizontal band positioned at its upper section. The tower's light has a focal height of 11 meters and emits a quick-flashing red light visible for 10.7 nautical miles. This structure is situated 0.3 kilometers from the Bayonne port. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is not.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the termination of the breakwater and the northern boundary of the channel into the Rivière de l'Adour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇫🇷France
Sea Region
Located at the end of the curving breakwater on the north side of the entrance to the Rivière de l'Adour.
Latitude
43.5315°
Longitude
-1.5331°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bayonne(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D1387
NGA No.
1596

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band at the top
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete block tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Digue Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse at night?+
Digue Jean Lesbordes displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 Digue Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Digue Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ANGLET at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Boucau (2.3 NM ESE), Biarritz (3 NM SSW), Bayonne (3.5 NM SE), Bidart (6.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Digue Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Digue Jean Lesbordes 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 Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse?+
Digue Jean Lesbordes 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 Jean Lesbordes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Digue Jean Lesbordes 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.