Name and Location

The Breakwater Beacon is a disused lighthouse located at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea coast.

2. Construction and History

Construction era: The beacon was likely erected during the development of the KAUST campus marina in the late 2000s (speculatively around 2009-2012). Operational status: Disused (no longer maintained as an active light).

3. Architecture and Materials

The Breakwater Beacon is a short, square-section concrete tower mounted on the outer end of the breakwater. It is made of reinforced concrete with an exposed aggregate finish.

4. Light and Navigation

Light characteristic: Not recorded; the beacon is now dark. Focal height & range: Unknown; when active, likely less than 5 nautical miles.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

6. Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Red Sea, passing fishing boats, and distant Jeddah skyscrapers from the breakwater tip or the KAUST Sea Shore Promenade.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

None recorded.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Owner/Operator: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Campus Facilities Department). Maintenance: Campus Facilities until decommissioned; no current upkeep beyond structural safety inspections.

9. Further Information

https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/160626548. KAUST Campus Map: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/map. Google Maps location: https://goo.gl/maps/8ZWp1TmJbdq. Red Sea Nautical Chart Index, UK Admiralty.