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Ponta Verde Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇷BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta Verde Lighthouse

This concrete, cylindrical tower stands 11 meters tall and was built in 1949. Its light flashes white once every 10 seconds from a focal height of 13 meters. The structure is a round masonry tower with a gallery, mounted on a concrete base, and features red and white horizontal bands. Located in the surf off Ponta Verde, a point of land in Maceió, Brazil, its unique placement makes it accessible only by boat. The lighthouse's first illumination was in 1922.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels approaching the Ponta Verde headland, guiding maritime traffic along the Maceió coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1949
First Lit
1922

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Maceio(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G0220
NGA No.
110-17972
ARLHS No.
BRA-178
Wikidata
Q10280165 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round masonry tower with gallery but no lantern, mounted on a concrete base

Location

Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Alagoas
Sea Region
Ponta Verde is a point of land in the city of Maceió; the lighthouse is located in the surf off the point.
Latitude
-9.6660°
Longitude
-35.6923°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta Verde Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta Verde 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 Verde Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ponta Verde Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Maceió at 3.2 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ponta Verde Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta Verde 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 Verde Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta Verde 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.