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Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇺🇾UYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse

The Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater light is a square skeletal tower painted red, standing 8 meters tall. It is situated at the end of the east breakwater in Puerto del Buceo, Uruguay. With a focal height of 7.5 meters, the light emits a red flash every 5 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 9.5 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower structure itself is closed to the public. This navigation aid is located near the port of Punta Carretas, approximately 2.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light marks the eastern edge of the channel into Puerto del Buceo, a significant recreational and fishing port, and helps prevent vessels from striking the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

Country
🇺🇾Uruguay
Region
Canelones
Sea Region
Puerto del Buceo, at the end of the east breakwater.
Latitude
-34.9093°
Longitude
-56.1264°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Punta carretas(2.2 km)
ARLHS No.
URU-018

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: square skeletal tower painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is PUNTA CARRETAS at 2.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Montevideo (4.8 NM WNW), Piriápolis (41.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto del Buceo 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.
How can I track vessels near Puerto del Buceo East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto del Buceo 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.