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Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse

L Red 5s🇵🇹Nazaré, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, standing 6 meters tall and painted with red and white horizontal bands, marks the north breakwater of Nazaré harbor. With a focal height of 9 meters, its light has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. This modern navigational aid, operational since approximately 2014, emits a red light with a characteristic of one flash every 5 seconds. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. The lighthouse is located 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, also named Nazaré.

Why it matters: The lighthouse clearly marks the northern edge of the entrance channel to Nazaré harbor, aiding vessels in navigating the area and preventing collisions with the breakwater, particularly in challenging sea conditions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L Red 5s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
L R 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Nazaré
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Leiria
Sea Region
short north breakwater of Nazaré harbor
Latitude
39.5909°
Longitude
-9.0764°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nazare(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D2074.3.
NGA No.
PT-123

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Nazaré North Mole displays the characteristic L Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NAZARE at 0.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include São Martinho do Porto (5.2 NM SSW), Maceira (10.5 NM ENE), Foz do Arelho (11.5 NM SW), Peniche (19.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nazaré North Mole 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 Nazaré North Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nazaré North Mole 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.