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Mundaú Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇧🇷Trairi, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Mundaú Lighthouse

The Mundaú lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower, 7 meters tall, located across the coastal road from Mundaú beach. Painted with red and white horizontal bands, its light emits a white flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 33 meters. The station was established in 1923 and has a geographic range of 15.9 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed. The lighthouse is situated about 150 km west of Fortaleza in the Ceará region, near the port of Paracuru.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides navigational guidance for fishing fleets and coastal shipping along this section of the Brazilian coast, serving as a distinct visual marker.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1923

Significant events: station established 1923

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Trairi
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Ceará
Sea Region
Located across the coastal road from the beach at Mundaú, about 150 km west of Fortaleza.
Latitude
-3.1764°
Longitude
-39.3620°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paracuru(24.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mundaú Lighthouse at night?+
Mundaú displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Mundaú Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mundaú Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Paracuru at 24.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Pecém Pt / São Gonçalo do Amarante (39.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mundaú Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mundaú 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 Mundaú Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mundaú 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.