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Punta Agujass Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Agujass Lighthouse

Punta Agujas lighthouse in Baja California Sur, Mexico, features a 15-meter tall square pyramidal skeletal steel tower. The structure includes a gallery and reaches a focal height of 17 meters. It displays a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible, but the tower is closed to the public. Mulege, the closest port, is 5.6 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the headland at Punta Agujas, Mexico, providing a reference for vessels in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Sea Region
Coastal lighthouse at Punta Agujas, Mexico.
Latitude
26.8793°
Longitude
-111.8510°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mulege(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G3562.2
NGA No.
14697

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower (?) with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Agujass Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Agujass 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 Punta Agujass Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Agujass Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Mulege at 5.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Isla San Marcos (24.2 NM NNW), Santa Rosalia (35.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Agujass Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Agujass 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 Punta Agujass Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Agujass 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.