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Tubarão Sul Lighthouse

Q Red🇧🇷BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Tubarão Sul Lighthouse

Also known as: Tubarão Sul (South Breakwater)

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 10 meters tall and is painted white with a red horizontal band. Located at the end of a breakwater pier at Tubarão, it is situated on a peninsula east of Vitória Bay. The lighthouse emits a quick flashing red light. Its focal height is 14 meters, and it has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding ships entering and exiting the modern Tubarão port, marking the end of the breakwater pier.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Espírito Santo
Sea Region
Located at the end of a breakwater pier at Tubarão, a new port developed on a peninsula on the east side of the bay of Vitória.
Latitude
-20.2934°
Longitude
-40.2476°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tubarao(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
G0320.4
NGA No.
18247

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower colored with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tubarão Sul Lighthouse at night?+
Tubarão Sul displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 Tubarão Sul Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tubarão Sul Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tubarão Pt / Vitória at 0.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Praia Mole Pt / Vitória (1.8 NM ESE), Vila Velha (3.1 NM SW), Vitória (4.2 NM WSW), Serra (8.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tubarão Sul Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tubarão Sul 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 Tubarão Sul Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tubarão Sul 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.