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Punta Gorda Lighthouse


Location
State California
Country United States




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Latitude 40° 14" 57'
Longitude -124° 20" 56'
Format DD DMS
Body of water Pacific Ocean
Height Above Water 0 feet
Current Conditions
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Temperature: 45F
Dewpoint: 45F

Overcast
High: 50F
Low: 38F

Rain Showers
High: 54F
Low: 36F

Chance of Rain
High: 54F
Low: 40F

Partly Cloudy

Introduction:
About 210 miles north of San Francisco and only around 100 miles from the Oregon border, Punta Gorda is situated on some of the most rugged and sparse areas of the West Coast. The lighthouse actually marks Gorda Rock, directly to the west of the tower, which is now abandoned.

History:
Construction began in 1910, and the lighthouse was eventually put into service in 1912. The station was declared unnecessary in 1951 and closed.

Navigating in and Around the Lighthouse:
Use NOAA Chart 18623.

Characteristics: The light is no longer in service.

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

Tour Schedule:
The lighthouse is available to visit, but it is also a long, rugged and isolated hike to reach it. Local authorities recommend that the trip not be undertaken unless those doing so are able to be self sufficient in case of emergency.