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Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇫🇷Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse

This concrete tower, standing 7 meters tall, is located on the west breakwater of Port St.-Pierre, on the east side of Hyères. Its octagonal pyramidal shape is painted white with a narrow red band at the top. The focal height of the light is 9 meters, and it emits a white flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is situated near Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, about 1 kilometer from the nearest port.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the western breakwater of Port St.-Pierre, guiding vessels safely into the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
west breakwater of Port St.-Pierre, on the east side of Hyères
Latitude
43.0864°
Longitude
5.9342°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
E0754.2
NGA No.
6924
ARLHS No.
FRA-504

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a narrow red band at the top
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal pyramidal concrete tower, painted white with a narrow red band at the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse at night?+
Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAINT MANDRIER at 0.8 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Toulon (2 NM NNW), La Seyne-sur-Mer (2.2 NM WNW), La Moutonne (6.1 NM ENE), Sanary-sur-Mer (6.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest 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 Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse?+
Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest 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 Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest 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.