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Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 19 meters tall and functions as the rear range light for the Laguna Madre system, guiding outbound vessels toward the Brazos Santiago Pass. Its red tower features a white vertical stripe and is mounted on a square platform supported by piles. The light emits an occulting green signal that flashes every 6 seconds. An earlier iteration of this light was photographed in 2011. The site is open for visitors, although the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is South Padre Island, located just 0.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The precise green occulting light ensures mariners can accurately align their course when transiting the Brazos Santiago Pass, contributing to the safe passage of maritime traffic in the Laguna Madre region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Earlier version of light photographed in 2011

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 19m square skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Laguna Madre, guiding outbound vessels toward the Brazos Santiago Pass, located off Channel View Road near the southern tip of South Padre Island.
Latitude
26.0716°
Longitude
-97.1574°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
South Padre Island(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J4226.56
ARLHS No.
USA-1323
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Laguna Madre Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is South Padre Island at 1.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Port Isabel (2.4 NM WNW), Brownsville (13.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Laguna Madre 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 Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Laguna Madre 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.