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Gordan's Bay Harbour West Breakwater Lighthouse

Q Green 1s🇿🇦ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gordan's Bay Harbour West Breakwater Lighthouse

A square concrete tower stands 4 meters high at the end of the west breakwater in Gordon's Bay. Painted white with a green horizontal band, its light is positioned 5 meters above the water. The light emits a quick flashing green signal. This structure guides vessels into the recreational harbor located in the northeastern corner of False Bay. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of recreational vessels entering Gordon's Bay harbor, precisely marking the end of the west breakwater with its quick-flashing green light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green 1s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Interval
1s
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Sea Region
Located at the end of the west breakwater at Gordon's Bay, a recreational harbor in the northeastern corner of False Bay.
Latitude
-34.1630°
Longitude
18.8579°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Strand(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D6262
NGA No.
112-32248

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: square concrete tower painted white with a green 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Gordan's Bay Harbour West Breakwater displays the characteristic Q Green 1s. 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 Gordan's Bay Harbour West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gordan's Bay Harbour West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Strand at 3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Wemmershoek (19.8 NM NNE), Simon's Town (21 NM W), Paardeneiland (24.4 NM NW), Cape Town (25.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gordan's Bay Harbour West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gordan's Bay Harbour West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Gordan's Bay Harbour West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gordan's Bay Harbour West 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.