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Great Fish Point Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇿🇦Eastern South Africa, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Great Fish Point Lighthouse

This lighthouse is an octagonal tower that stands 9 meters tall. Its exterior is painted with white, black, and red bands, and it is topped with a red cupola. The light emitted is white, presenting a single flash every 10 seconds. The tower's focal height is 85 meters above sea level. It has a geographic range of 30 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
85m
Geographic Range
30NM

Location

City
Eastern South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-33.5196°
Longitude
27.1058°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and black and red

Structure: White octagonal tower, black stripes, red cupola; 30

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6416
NGA No.
32096
Wikidata
Q13034849 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Great Fish Point Lighthouse at night?+
Great Fish Point displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.
Which ports and harbors does Great Fish Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Great Fish Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is PORT ALFRED at 11.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Kenton-on-Sea (24.4 NM WSW), Madantsane (47.7 NM NE), East London (49.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Great Fish Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Great Fish Point 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 Great Fish Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Great Fish Point 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.