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Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse

Q 10s🇪🇬Safaga, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse

Also known as: Jazīrat Safājah (Safaga Island)

The Jazīrat Safājah lighthouse is a 6-meter tall concrete tower with a focal height of 9 meters. It features a cylindrical, hourglass-shaped structure mounted on a square base and is painted black with a single yellow horizontal band. This light was visible for 6 nautical miles. It was located on an isolated hill near the northeastern tip of Safājah Island, approximately 2.7 kilometers from the nearest port. The lighthouse has been inactive since 2019.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for guiding ships safely into the port of Safājah and helped mariners navigate the sheltered waters near the island's northeastern tip.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q 10s
Flash Type
Quick
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Q.(3)W
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Safaga(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
D7296.39
NGA No.
30471.4

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one yellow horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped tower, mounted on a square concrete base

Location

City
Safaga
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Red Sea
Sea Region
Safājah (Safaga) Island, sheltering the Safājah beach and port area, located on an isolated hill near the northeastern tip of the island.
Latitude
26.7650°
Longitude
33.9943°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse at night?+
Jazīrat Safājah displays the characteristic Q 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.
Which ports and harbors does Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Safaga at 2.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Soma Bay Marina (5.1 NM N), Hurghada (29.7 NM NNW), Hamrawein (32.7 NM SSE), El-Guna (El Gouna) (41 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jazīrat Safājah 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 Jazīrat Safājah Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jazīrat Safājah 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.