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Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇲🇽Ensenada, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower, standing 13 meters tall, is painted red and guides mariners at the eastern entrance to Ensenada's harbor. Its focal height is 14 meters, and it emits a red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. Constructed of steel, the lighthouse is located within Ensenada de Todos Santos, also known as All Saints Bay, about 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port. It is situated directly in front of the harbor control tower, forming part of the port's navigational infrastructure.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering Ensenada's harbor, marking the east breakwater and ensuring clear passage for commercial shipping, military operations, and cruise ship traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Ensenada
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the entrance to the harbor of Ensenada, in front of the harbor control tower, within the Ensenada de Todos Santos (All Saints Bay).
Latitude
31.8441°
Longitude
-116.6209°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower painted red

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ensenada(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G3626.2
NGA No.
14373.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ensenada City Lighthouses 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 Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ensenada at 1.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include El sauzal (5.2 NM NW), Midland (32.6 NM E), Rosarito Terminal (39 NM NW), Tijuana (46 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ensenada City Lighthouses 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 Ensenada City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ensenada City Lighthouses 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.