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Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse

Fl G 10s🇧🇷Southern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a white, round concrete tower that reaches a height of 39 meters. Its light is positioned at a focal height of 20 meters above sea level. The structure emits a single green flash, which repeats every 10 seconds. It has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles, making it visible from a considerable distance at sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 10s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Southern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-32.1838°
Longitude
-52.0842°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 39

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0622
NGA No.
18972
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole displays the characteristic Fl G 10s — 1 green flash every 10 seconds. 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 Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Rio Grande at 6.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Pelotas (27.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole 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 Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole 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.