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Middle Reef Lighthouse

Q White 10s🇪🇬EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Middle Reef Lighthouse

Also known as: Middle Reef (Umm Hal Hal)

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 9 meters tall, marks a reef approximately 10 kilometers east of the southern tip of Safaga Island. Constructed from stone and fiberglass, its tower is yellow with a black band at the top. The structure features a round hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower mounted on a stone pier. It emits a quick-flashing white light with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the hazardous Middle Reef, providing a visual identifier and guiding vessels clear of the submerged danger.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 10s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Red Sea
Sea Region
a reef about 10 km east of the southern tip of Safaga Island
Latitude
26.7084°
Longitude
34.1038°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Safaga(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D7296.33
NGA No.
30471.2

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow with a black band at the top
Material
stone, fiberglass

Structure: round hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower, colored yellow with a black band at the top, mounted on a stone pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Middle Reef Lighthouse at night?+
Middle Reef displays the characteristic Q 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 Middle Reef Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Middle Reef Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Safaga at 8.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Soma Bay Marina (10.7 NM NW), Hamrawein (27.8 NM SSE), Hurghada (35 NM NNW), Al Qusayr (37.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Middle Reef Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Middle Reef 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 Middle Reef Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Middle Reef 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.