Point Diablo Lighthouse - California, United States
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Point Diablo Lighthouse


Location
State California
Country United States




Navigation
Latitude 37° 49" 12'
Longitude -122° 29" 56'
Format DD DMS
Body of water Golden Gate
Height Above Water 85 feet
Light Characteristics White Isophase (Six Seconds On, Six Seconds Off); Horn.
Current Conditions
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Temperature: 52F
Dewpoint: 52F

Clear
High: 58F
Low: 47F

Clear
High: 61F
Low: 47F

Clear
High: 61F
Low: 49F

Clear

Introduction:
Point Diablo is the second of two lights marking the north coastline of Golden Gate on the approach to the Golden Gate Bridge, the first being Point Bonita farther out to the west. This is a navigational light only in most regards, without an expansive lighthouse structure to elevate it.

Navigating in and Around the Lighthouse:
Use NOAA Chart 18649.

Characteristics: White isophase (six seconds lit, six seconds extinguished) light with focal plane 85 feet above water and horn during fog.

This light is located on the north shore of Golden Gate about one mile west of the bridge, and on the east side of Bonita Cove. Although the water is deep very close to shore, tricky currents and notoriously rough weather in the area warrant keeping your distance.

Local Notices to Mariners:
Local Notices to Mariners are now available exclusively online from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Local Notices to Mariners:
The remote light is not open for tours and is inaccessible due to its location.