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Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇺🇸Surfside Beach, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse

This red skeletal steel tower stands 14.5 meters tall on the east side of Freeport Harbor's entrance. It features a white vertical stripe on its red exterior and carries a rectangular daymark. The structure's focal plane is 15 meters above the water, and it emits a fixed red light. Situated near Thunder Road in Surfside Beach, this rear range light is about half a kilometer from the nearest port. The grounds are accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, it works with a front light to mark a precise outbound course for Freeport Harbor. This alignment is essential for the safe movement of vessels navigating the busy port and heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Surfside Beach
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the Freeport Harbor entrance, off Thunder Road in Surfside Beach, a short distance east of the Freeport Coast Guard Station.
Latitude
28.9443°
Longitude
-95.2992°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Freeport(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J4181.31
USCG No.
4-27010

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 14.5m square skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark, painted red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear displays the characteristic F 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 Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Freeport at 0.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Brabazos (2.7 NM W), Clute (6.8 NM NW), Bastrop (8.5 NM N), WEST END (18 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear 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 Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Freeport Harbor Outbound Range Rear 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.