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Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (3) R 10s🇧🇷Southern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a white and red cylindrical concrete tower, standing 12 meters tall with a focal height of 16 meters. It was built and first lit in 1938. The structure features a concrete base and a fiberglass tower topped with a red band. It emits three red flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) R 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)R. period 10s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1938

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0554
NGA No.
18800
Wikidata
Q28374823 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White cylindrical glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, red banded, concrete base

Location

City
Southern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-26.9130°
Longitude
-48.6370°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Itajaí North Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (3) R 10s — 3 red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Itajaí at 1.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Navegantes (1.7 NM NW), Balneário Camboriú (4.2 NM S), CAMBORIU (5.7 NM SSE), Porto Belo (15.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Itajaí North Breakwater 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 Itajaí North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Itajaí North Breakwater 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.