Piriápolis Inner Breakwater) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Piriápolis Inner Breakwater) Lighthouse
This square skeletal tower, painted green, stands 8.5 meters tall with its focal plane at 10 meters. It emits a single green flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the north inner breakwater of Piriápolis. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself cannot be entered. It is situated 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port, Piriapolis.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into Piriápolis harbor, marking the inner breakwater. Its light offers a clear signal for local fishing fleets and recreational boats, ensuring safe passage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 5s
- Focal Height
- 10m
- Geographic Range
- 10.4NM
Location
- City
- Piriápolis
- Country
- 🇺🇾Uruguay
- Region
- Maldonado
- Sea Region
- Located on the north (inner) breakwater at Piriápolis.
- Latitude
- -34.8743°
- Longitude
- -55.2825°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Piriapolis(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G0689.2
- NGA No.
- 19076.5
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- green
Structure: square skeletal tower, painted green
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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