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Port Said East Breakwater Lighthouse

Oc Red 6s🇪🇬Port Said, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Said East Breakwater Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 28 meters tall on a concrete base, guides vessels at the end of the east breakwater into the Suez Canal. Its lower section is enclosed, with a gallery above. The lighthouse emits an occulting red light, with the light being visible for 6 seconds before a brief eclipse. Constructed from concrete, it rises to a focal height of 38 meters and has a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles. It is located 0.7 kilometers from Port Said.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns mariners of the physical end of the east breakwater, a critical hazard at the Suez Canal's busy Mediterranean entrance, ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc R 6s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Location

City
Port Said
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Port Said
Sea Region
Suez Canal entrance, at the end of the east breakwater
Latitude
31.2752°
Longitude
32.3295°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, lower section enclosed, mounted on a square concrete base

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Said(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N5979
NGA No.
21292
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Said East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Port Said East Breakwater displays the characteristic Oc Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Said East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Said 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 Said East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Said 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 Said East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Port Said 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 Said East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Said 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.