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Susaki Lighthouse

F WRG 4s🇯🇵Honshu-South Coast, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Susaki Lighthouse

Also known as: Suzaki Ebisu Light House

The Susaki lighthouse features a green quadrilateral tower that stands 16 meters high. With a focal height of 31 meters above sea level, its light emits a white flash. The lighthouse is operational and provides a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. It is located on the Honshu-South Coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F WRG 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
WRG
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F.W.
Focal Height
31m
Light Range
14NM (25.9 km)
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Honshu-South Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.6516°
Longitude
138.9651°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
green

Structure: Green quadrilateral tower; 16

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6294
NGA No.
5532
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Susaki Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 31 meters and a nominal range of 14 nautical miles (approximately 25.9 km), Susaki is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Susaki Lighthouse at night?+
Susaki displays the characteristic F WRG 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Susaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Susaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimoda, Shizuoka at 1.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Inatori (8.3 NM NNE), Matsuzaki (11.4 NM NW), Tago (13.7 NM NW), Arari (14.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Susaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Susaki 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 Susaki Lighthouse?+
Susaki Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Susaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Susaki 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.