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Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse

Fl (3) Green 12s🇫🇷Sète, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse

This concrete tripod tower stands 8 meters tall at the end of the east breakwater in Frontignan, a town east of Sète. Its focal height is 15 meters, and it emits a green flashing light every 12 seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. The skeletal structure, painted white, is situated 0.6 kilometers from the port of Sète. This active navigational aid was constructed with concrete. The light's design is similar to the nearby Épi Dellon light.

Why it matters: The light's green flashes guide vessels around the eastern breakwater, ensuring safe entry into the port for local fishing fleets and recreational craft. Its architectural similarity to the Épi Dellon light demonstrates a consistent design for breakwater markers in the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) Green 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl G 12s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Sète
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
Located at the end of the east breakwater of Frontignan, a town on the east side of Sète.
Latitude
43.3988°
Longitude
3.7311°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tripod tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sete(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
E0557.2
NGA No.
6216
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse at night?+
Frontignan Digue Est displays the characteristic Fl (3) Green 12s — 3 green flashes every 12 seconds. 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 Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sète at 1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include La peyrade (1.4 NM NNE), FRONTIGNAN (2.8 NM NE), Balaruc-les-Bains (3.7 NM NW), Bouzigues (4.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Frontignan Digue Est 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 Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse?+
Frontignan Digue Est 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 Frontignan Digue Est Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Frontignan Digue Est 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.