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North Sand Bluff Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇿🇦Eastern South Africa, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About North Sand Bluff Lighthouse

This round concrete tower stands 72 meters tall and displays white and red banding. Its lantern room is also red. The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 24 nautical miles. It was automated, and its original lattice structure, erected in 1968, was replaced in 1999 by the current concrete tower.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is located in Eastern South Africa, just north of the Mtamvunar River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
24NM

Location

City
Eastern South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-31.0569°
Longitude
30.2259°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
72m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower, red lantern; 72

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6448
NGA No.
D 6448
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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify North Sand Bluff Lighthouse at night?+
North Sand Bluff displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does North Sand Bluff Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North Sand Bluff Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Edward at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Southbroom (9.6 NM NNE), Sezela (45.1 NM NNE), Pennington (47.3 NM NNE), Port Saint John's (49.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North Sand Bluff Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, North Sand Bluff 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 North Sand Bluff Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near North Sand Bluff 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.