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Pedernales Lighthouse

LFl White 12s🇩🇴Pedernales, DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pedernales Lighthouse

Located on the beach at Pedernales, a town bordering Haiti, this lighthouse stands 12 meters tall. It is a square pyramidal skeletal metal tower, with its upper half painted yellow and its lower half black. The light emits a long white flash every 12 seconds from a focal height of 12.5 meters. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11.2 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigational reference for maritime traffic, particularly smaller vessels, along the Dominican Republic's coast near the Haitian border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl White 12s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
LFl W 12s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Location

City
Pedernales
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Sea Region
Located on the beach at Pedernales, a town that adjoins the Haitian border.
Latitude
18.0283°
Longitude
-71.7458°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cabo Rojo(7.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J5484
NGA No.
14404

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
yellow and lower half black
Material
metal

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower,upper half painted yellow and lower half black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pedernales Lighthouse at night?+
Pedernales displays the characteristic LFl White 12s. 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 Pedernales Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pedernales Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Cabo Rojo at 8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Barahona (39.1 NM ENE), Jacmel (46.6 NM WNW), Port-au-Prince (47.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pedernales Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pedernales 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 Pedernales Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pedernales 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.