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Guaxindiba Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇧🇷São Francisco de Itabapoana, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Guaxindiba Lighthouse

Also known as: #Guaxindiba

The Guaxindiba lighthouse was a cylindrical, skeletal steel tower standing 20 meters tall, painted white. It featured a square base and carried a rectangular daymark panel. Established around 2003, this structure was situated just off the beach, about 5 kilometers east of São Francisco de Itabapoana in Rio de Janeiro state. It emitted two white flashes every 10 seconds. The lighthouse was inactive starting in 2017 and has since been removed.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl(2) W 10s
Light Range
15NM (27.8 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

Significant events: Inactive since 2017, removed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Porto Du Acu(23.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G0336
NGA No.
18331
ARLHS No.
BRA-039

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark panel, painted white

Location

City
São Francisco de Itabapoana
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Rio de Janeiro
Sea Region
Just off the beach, 5 km east of São Francisco de Itabapoana.
Latitude
-21.4654°
Longitude
-41.0431°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Guaxindiba Lighthouse at night?+
Guaxindiba displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Guaxindiba Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Guaxindiba Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Presidente Kennedy at 21.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Açu Pt / São João da Barra (22.8 NM S), Campos dos Goytacazes (22.9 NM SW), Itapemirim (30.3 NM NNE), ITAIPAVA (37.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Guaxindiba Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Guaxindiba 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 Guaxindiba Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Guaxindiba 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.