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Ponta do Boi Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇷Ilhabela, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta do Boi Lighthouse

This cylindrical masonry lighthouse, standing 17 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1900. Its focal height reaches 70 meters, providing a geographic range of 21.4 nautical miles. The tower is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. Construction of the lighthouse took two years, requiring innovative engineering to overcome the challenges of its remote location atop a steep bluff on Ilhabela island. The lighthouse was repainted in February 2021. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the southeastern tip of Ilhabela island and guides vessels navigating these waters. Its construction in a difficult and remote setting represents a notable engineering achievement.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
70m
Geographic Range
21.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1900

Significant events: Construction required two years and imaginative engineering due to remote location, repainted in February 2021

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sao Sebastiao(12.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G0484
NGA No.
18616
ARLHS No.
BRA-082

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Ilhabela
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
São Paulo
Sea Region
Located atop a steep bluff on the southeastern tip of the large island of Ilhabela about 35 km southeast of São Sebastião, within the Parque Estadual de Ilhabela.
Latitude
-23.9669°
Longitude
-45.2516°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta do Boi Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta do Boi 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.
Which ports and harbors does Ponta do Boi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ponta do Boi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Ilhabela at 12.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include São Sebastião (13 NM NW), Ubatuba (28.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ponta do Boi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta do Boi 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 Ponta do Boi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta do Boi 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.