Macuti Lighthouse
A striped lighthouse of 1904 on the Beira seafront, with the hull of a beached cargo ship rusting beside it.
Updated 2 September 2026
The Macuti lighthouse stands on the Beira seafront, a red and white striped tower put up in 1904 to mark the approach to the Pungwe. Beside it on the sand lies the rusted hull of the Macuti wreck, a cargo ship driven ashore decades ago and left where it grounded, now a mass of corroded plate that people walk out to at low tide. The two together make the standard Beira photograph.
Highlights
- The lighthouse - a red and white striped tower from 1904.
- The wreck - a rusted cargo hull beached on the sand beside it.
- The low tide walk - the wreck reachable on foot when the water drops.
- The seafront - the Macuti shore running along the city.
When to go
May to September is the cooler dry season. Low tide exposes the wreck fully and is worth timing for. Cyclone season from December to March brings heavy surf.
Good to know
The wreck is sharp, rusted through and unstable; climbing on it causes injuries. The lighthouse is not open to visitors. The beach here carries a lot of washed-up debris.
Nearby
Central Beira is a short drive, and the port is north.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q8960905, read on 18 October 2026.
What to pack for Macuti Lighthouse
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- Quick-dry clothing - Board shorts or synthetics that shrug off spray and dry fast. Find on Amazon
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- Secure water shoes or reef boots - Grip on slippery launches and protection on rocky shores. Find on Amazon
- A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
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