Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse

Occ R 6s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse

This red lighthouse stands 38 meters tall on the Port Sa'Id East Breakwater in Egypt. Its light emits a red occulting characteristic. The tower's paint scheme is also red. The structure has a geographic range of 15 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ R 6s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
31.2752°
Longitude
32.3297°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
red

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N5979
NGA No.
21292
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near EG, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Port Sa'Id East Breakwater displays the characteristic Occ R 6s — 1 red flash every 6 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Said at 1.9 NM to the S. Other ports served include Port Said East (3.7 NM SSE), Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (9.3 NM W), Dumyat (Damietta) (31.4 NM WNW), ISMAILIA (41.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Sa'Id East Breakwater 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.
What shipping routes pass near Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Port Sa'Id East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Sa'Id East Breakwater 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.