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Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 8s🇧🇷Recife, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse

This green, cylindrical concrete tower stands 11 meters tall at the end of Recife's south breakwater. Its light emits a single green flash every 8 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The structure is located about 1.2 kilometers north of the historic Recife lighthouse. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. It is situated 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port, Recife.

Why it matters: This lighthouse clearly marks the end of the south breakwater, guiding vessels safely into Recife harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl G 8s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Recife
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Pernambuco
Sea Region
End of the south breakwater of Recife harbor, about 1.2 km north of the historic lighthouse.
Latitude
-8.0471°
Longitude
-34.8590°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Recife(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G0206
NGA No.
17948
ARLHS No.
BRA-087

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted green

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 Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Recife South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 8s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Recife at 0.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Suape Pt / Ipojuca (21.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Recife South 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 Recife South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Recife South 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.