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Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse

Oc Red 4s🇫🇷Sète, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse

Also known as: Sète Nouvelle Digue (South Jetty)

This white, cylindrical tower with red trim stands 7 meters tall, with its light positioned 10 meters above the water. It rises from a triangular, single-story equipment shelter and is situated at the extremity of a rubblestone breakwater extending south from the Môle St.-Louis. The light emits a red occulting flash every 4 seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. This structure is approximately 1.7 kilometers from the port of Sète, its nearest port facility. The lighthouse is accessible only by boat, as the breakwater is not open to pedestrian traffic.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves to guide vessels around the Môle St.-Louis and into the port of Sète, mitigating navigational hazards in this busy shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc R 4s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Sète
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
Located at the end of a rubblestone breakwater extending southward off the Môle St.-Louis.
Latitude
43.3943°
Longitude
3.7019°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red trim

Structure: round tower rising from a triangular 1-story equipment shelter

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sete(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
E0552
NGA No.
6184
ARLHS No.
FRA-486
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse at night?+
Sète Nouvelle Digue displays the characteristic Oc Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sète at 0.6 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include La peyrade (2.4 NM NE), Balaruc-les-Bains (3.4 NM NNW), FRONTIGNAN (4 NM NE), Bouzigues (4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sète Nouvelle Digue 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.
What shipping routes pass near Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse?+
Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Sète Nouvelle Digue Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sète Nouvelle Digue 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.