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Tipara Reef Lighthouse

F blue 6s🇦🇺South Australia, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Tipara Reef Lighthouse

This white, round masonry tower stands 30 meters high. Its light exhibits blue within a 5-degree sector between bearings of 120 and 125 degrees. The light shifts to red for the sector between 130 and 312 degrees. A white light then covers the remaining arc from 312 to 120 degrees. The structure's geographic range is 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F blue 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
blue
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F.B
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
South Australia
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-33.9299°
Longitude
137.6263°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White round masonry tower; 30. W. 120°-125°, R.-130°, W.- 312°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
Q1973.1
NGA No.
8468
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tipara Reef Lighthouse at night?+
Tipara Reef displays the characteristic F blue 6s — 1 blue flash every 6 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 blue color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tipara Reef Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tipara Reef Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wallaroo at 1.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Ardrossan (33.7 NM SSE), Lucky Bay (38.4 NM WNW), Clare (48.9 NM E), Port Pirie (49.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tipara Reef Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Tipara Reef 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.
How can I track vessels near Tipara Reef Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tipara Reef 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.