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Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇿🇦ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse

This square concrete tower stands 4 meters tall and emits a red light with one flash every 2 seconds. Its focal plane is 5 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. The structure is painted white with a single red horizontal band. Located at the end of the east breakwater, it marks the entrance to Gordon's Bay, a recreational harbor in the northeastern part of False Bay. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe entry and exit of recreational vessels into Gordon's Bay harbor, clearly defining the breakwater's eastern edge and preventing collisions with the submerged structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Sea Region
Located at the end of the east breakwater at Gordon's Bay, a recreational harbor in the northeastern corner of False Bay.
Latitude
-34.1638°
Longitude
18.8582°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Strand(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D6260
NGA No.
112-32252

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower painted white with a red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 2s. 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 Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Strand at 3.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Wemmershoek (19.9 NM NNE), Simon's Town (21 NM W), Paardeneiland (24.5 NM NW), Cape Town (26 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater 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 Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the Cape of Good Hope route — the historic shipping route around the southern tip of Africa. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater 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.