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Punta Gameleira Lighthouse

Fl White/Red 6s🇧🇷Maxaranguape, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Gameleira Lighthouse

Punta Gameleira lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 6 meters tall, with its focal plane at 27 meters above sea level. The structure is painted black with a single white horizontal band. Its white and red light flashes in a sequence every 6 seconds, providing guidance for vessels. This lighthouse is situated in the Rio Grande do Norte region of Brazil, near the city of Maxaranguape. It is positioned about 5 kilometers southeast of Touros. The site is open to visitors, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels entering the Canal de São Roque, a channel protected by offshore reefs, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of Touros.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W R 6s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Maxaranguape
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Rio Grande do Norte
Sea Region
Guides vessels entering the Canal de São Roque, a channel around the cape protected by offshore reefs, located about 5 km southeast of Touros.
Latitude
-5.4892°
Longitude
-35.2614°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Natal(17.2 km)
ARLHS No.
BRA-133

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one white horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower, painted black with one white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Gameleira Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Gameleira displays the characteristic Fl White/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 white/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Gameleira Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Gameleira Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Natal at 16.8 NM to the SSE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Gameleira Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Gameleira 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 Gameleira Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Gameleira 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.