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Cape Meares Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸Oregon, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape Meares Lighthouse

Cape Meares Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Oregon, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 12 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Cape Meares Lighthouse is positioned at 45.4864°N, 123.9780°W, near Oregon in US.

Geographic context: Cape Meares Lighthouse is situated on the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in US: Other lighthouses in the region include Abagadasset Point Range, Absecon, Admiralty Head Light, Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

NETARTS BAY

USTLM

3.6 NMSSE

PARADISE COVE

USCSK

12.5 NMNNE

Wheeler

USEEE

12.9 NMNNE

Lincoln City

USYOC

31.2 NMS

Lafayette

USYFQ

40 NMESE

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
12m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Oregon
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
45.4864°
Longitude
-123.9780°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Cape Meares Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Meares Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NETARTS BAY at 3.6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include PARADISE COVE (12.5 NM NNE), Wheeler (12.9 NM NNE), Lincoln City (31.2 NM S), Lafayette (40 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Meares Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cape Meares Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Cape Meares Lighthouse?+
Cape Meares Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cape Meares Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape Meares 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.