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Ponta dos Cedros Lighthouse

Fl White 7s🇵🇹Cedros, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta dos Cedros Lighthouse

The Ponta dos Cedros lighthouse is a 6-meter concrete tower, with its light situated 149 meters above sea level. It displays a white light with a characteristic of a single white flash every 7 seconds, visible for nearly 30 nautical miles. The original structure, built in two stages with a rectangular lower portion and a pentagonal upper section, featured a white exterior with a red horizontal stripe. This tower became inactive in 2001, with its light being moved to a new, nearby structure. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: Ponta dos Cedros marks the northern tip of Faial, a key navigational point for vessels in the Azorean archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
149m
Geographic Range
29.5NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2001, light moved to a new tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
rectangular and pentagonal
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: 2-stage white concrete tower, lower portion rectangular and upper portion pentagonal with a red horizontal stripe

Location

City
Cedros
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Sea Region
Northern tip of Faial, atop a steep slope
Latitude
38.6381°
Longitude
-28.7215°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Horta(7.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D2700
NGA No.
23346
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta dos Cedros Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta dos Cedros displays the characteristic Fl White 7s. 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 dos Cedros Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ponta dos Cedros Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Capelo at 4.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Horta (7.9 NM SE), Madalena (Madalena do Pico) (10.9 NM SE), Cais do Pico (20 NM ESE), Velas (24.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ponta dos Cedros Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta dos Cedros 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 dos Cedros Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta dos Cedros 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.