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Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse

Fl White 16s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Isla de San José Southwest Point (Punta Salinas)

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 14 meters tall, was originally painted with red and white horizontal bands. It guides vessels on a geographic range of 11 nautical miles with a white light, exhibiting two flashes every 16 seconds. Located on a sandy point on the west side of Isla de San José, the lighthouse directed ships to a salt works that is now abandoned. The tower's lantern has been removed and it is falling into ruin. The nearest port is San Juan de la Costa, 31.1 km away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for vessels navigating around Isla de San José, directing them to the now-defunct salt works.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Lantern removed, tower falling into ruin

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Juan de la Costa(31.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G3565.08
NGA No.
14641

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, originally painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Sea Region
Sandy point on the west side of Isla de San José, guiding vessels to a now-abandoned salt works, about 7 km east of San Evaristo on the mainland.
Latitude
24.9144°
Longitude
-110.6414°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse at night?+
Isla de San José Southwest Point displays the characteristic Fl White 16s. 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 Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is San Juan de la Costa at 31 NM to the S. Other ports served include Pichilingue (40.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla de San José Southwest 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 Isla de San José Southwest Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla de San José Southwest 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.