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Paracurú Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇷Itarema, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Paracurú Lighthouse

This 75-meter tall metal skeletal tower stands on the Ponta Paracurú headland, about 90 kilometers west of Fortaleza, Brazil. Painted with red and white horizontal bands, it emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The structure is situated within an industrial compound. Its focal height reaches 80 meters, providing a geographic range of 22.6 nautical miles. Located near Itarema, the tower is part of the navigational infrastructure for this coastal region.

Why it matters: The tower's considerable height and distinctive markings serve as a significant landmark for vessels navigating the waters near Ponta Paracurú, aiding traffic approaching or departing the nearby port of Camocim.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
80m
Geographic Range
22.6NM

Location

City
Itarema
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Ceará
Sea Region
Ponta Paracurú, a headland about 90 km west of Fortaleza, Brazil.
Latitude
-2.8713°
Longitude
-39.9440°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
75m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camocim(53.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G0117
NGA No.
17766
ARLHS No.
BRA-276
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paracurú Lighthouse at night?+
Paracurú displays the characteristic Fl 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.
Is Paracurú Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paracurú 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 Paracurú Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paracurú 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.