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Macaé Lighthouse

Iso green🇧🇷Southeastern Brazil, BRInactive

Location & Light Range

About Macaé Lighthouse

Macaé lighthouse, located in Southeastern Brazil, features a green tower. It emits a green light with an isophase characteristic, meaning the duration of light and darkness are equal within its cycle. This light provides a limited geographic range of 5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso green
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
green
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Iso
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Southeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-22.3882°
Longitude
-41.7677°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
green

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0348
NGA No.
18348
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Macaé Lighthouse at night?+
Macaé displays the characteristic Iso green. 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 Macaé Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Macaé Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Macaé at 0.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Armação dos Búzios (22.7 NM SSW), BUZIOS (23.5 NM SSW), Cabo Frio (31.9 NM SSW), CABO FRIO (32.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Macaé Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Macaé Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Macaé Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Macaé 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.