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Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇿🇦Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 24 meters tall, is painted red with a white horizontal band. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 25 meters, with a geographic range of 14.3 nautical miles. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal region, it serves as the rear light in the Island View Channel range system, positioned 84 meters southwest of the front light. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for vessels navigating the Island View Channel, providing the precise alignment needed to avoid hazards and maintain safe passage through a potentially congested area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
KwaZulu-Natal
Sea Region
Island View Channel, South Africa, serving as the rear light in a range system, located 84 m southwest of the front light.
Latitude
-31.0570°
Longitude
30.2259°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Durban(83.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D6475.1
NGA No.
31996
ARLHS No.
SAF-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted black and carrying a yellow triangular daymark, point down

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Island View Channel Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Edward at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Southbroom (9.6 NM NNE), Sezela (45.1 NM NNE), Pennington (47.3 NM NNE), Port Saint John's (49.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Island View Channel Range Rear 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 Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Island View Channel Range Rear 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.