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Punta Pedernales Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇪🇨Pedernales, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Pedernales Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Pedernales (Punta de los Frailes)

Punta Pedernales is a 15-meter steel skeletal tower with black and white horizontal bands, located on a headland southwest of Pedernales, Ecuador. This triangular structure stands 35 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The current skeletal tower replaced a previous, shorter concrete tower. It has a geographic range of 16.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated in the Manabí region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels away from the headland southwest of Pedernales, ensuring safe passage for local fishing boats and commercial vessels along this stretch of the Ecuadorian coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced previous concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bahia De Caraquez(38.9 km)
ARLHS No.
ECU-036

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower

Location

City
Pedernales
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Manabí
Sea Region
Headland southwest of Pedernales
Latitude
0.0469°
Longitude
-80.0816°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Pedernales Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Pedernales 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 Pedernales Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Pedernales Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Bahía de Caráquez at 43.8 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Pedernales Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Pedernales 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 Pedernales Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Pedernales 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.