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Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse

Q (2) W 5s🇹🇼Taiwan, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse

This aid to navigation is a red, round fiberglass tower standing 18 meters tall. It is situated on a pile and includes a topmark. The light characteristic is a white flash. The structure is 21 meters above sea level and has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q (2) W 5s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Taiwan
Country
🇹🇼TW
Latitude
24.5955°
Longitude
121.8818°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: STARBOARD (IALA B) Red glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, topmark, on pile

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P4700.5
NGA No.
13688
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Suao North Outer Breakwater displays the characteristic Q (2) W 5s — 2 white flashes every 5 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.
Which ports and harbors does Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Suao at 0.8 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hoping (18.8 NM SSW), Hoping (21.3 NM SSW), Wu-tu (31.5 NM NNW), Keelung (Chilung) (33.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Suao North Outer 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 Suao North Outer Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Suao North Outer 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.