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Nazaré South Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇵🇹Nazaré, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nazaré South Mole Lighthouse

This concrete, cylindrical tower, standing 6 meters tall, was first lit in 2014. It is painted with green and white horizontal bands and displays a green light. The light flashes green once every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The focal height of the light is 9 meters. This structure is situated on the north breakwater of Nazaré harbor.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the end of the south mole, guiding vessels into the harbor and ensuring safe passage past the Atlantic swells.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

First Lit
2014

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

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

Location

City
Nazaré
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Leiria
Sea Region
north breakwater of Nazaré harbor
Latitude
39.5898°
Longitude
-9.0779°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nazare(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D2074.5.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nazaré South Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Nazaré South Mole displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Nazaré South Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nazaré South Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NAZARE at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include São Martinho do Porto (5.1 NM SSW), Maceira (10.6 NM ENE), Foz do Arelho (11.4 NM SW), Peniche (19.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nazaré South Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nazaré South 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 South Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nazaré South 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.