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Isla Lobos Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Lobos Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted white, stands 22 meters tall on Isla Lobos. Its focal plane reaches 25 meters above sea level. The light emits a white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 14.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on a boomerang-shaped barrier island that shelters the Bahía de Lobos lagoon, approximately 80 km southeast of Guaymas. Access to the site is by boat, and while the island is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse clearly marks the Isla Lobos barrier island, a significant navigational hazard and feature at the entrance to the Bahía de Lobos lagoon, southeast of Guaymas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Sonora
Sea Region
Isla Lobos, a boomerang-shaped barrier island sheltering the Bahía de Lobos lagoon about 80 km southeast of Guaymas.
Latitude
27.3187°
Longitude
-110.5944°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Guaymas(38.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G3526
NGA No.
14868
ARLHS No.
MEX-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Lobos Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Lobos displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Lobos Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Lobos Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Guaymas at 39.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Empalme (40.7 NM NNW), Miramar (40.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Lobos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Lobos 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 Lobos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Lobos 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.