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Ponto do Guará Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇧🇷Macapá, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponto do Guará Lighthouse

Located approximately 30 km north of the northernmost Amazon River mouth, Ponto do Guará Lighthouse is a 42-meter square skeletal tower painted white. Its focal height reaches 44 meters, emitting a white light with a single flash every six seconds. This structure provides a geographic range of 17.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated in the Amapá region of Brazil, near Macapá. Its remote location is characterized by intricate waterways and mangrove forests, a landscape shaped by the significant freshwater outflow of the Amazon River.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation along the northern Brazilian coast, particularly for ships approaching or departing the Amazon River's vast delta, helping mariners avoid shoals and shifting sandbars.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
44m
Geographic Range
17.7NM

Location

City
Macapá
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Amapá
Sea Region
Located approximately 30 km north of the northernmost mouth of the Amazon River.
Latitude
1.1876°
Longitude
-49.8995°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Macapa(98.0 km)
ARLHS No.
BRA-217
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponto do Guará Lighthouse at night?+
Ponto do Guará displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Ponto do Guará Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponto do Guará 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 Ponto do Guará Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponto do Guará 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.