Mawadi beacon is about 3 Km from the Pirotan Island LIGHTHOUSES and can be approached by walk during low tide when the reef is dry. The beacon is also approachable from Bedi Port during the tides by a motor launch. The Beacon warns the mariners about the shoals stretching out in the North-East off Pirotan Island,
A 6m high stone masonry mound was built at this site during 1865-67 which served as a day mark for the vessels cruising to Bedi Port. The mound was raised and improved in 1898. A trestle frame was fixed on the mound in 1928 and a wick lamp inside 150 mm optic and lantern of Chance Brothers make with Red filter was installed over the steel frame, Subsequently in 1958 the entire structure was remodeled and the DA gas flashing light inside 300mm optic with red filter (AGA make) was placed on the trestle Tower. The light was commissioned into service along with the main Pirotan Island in February 1958.
In 1970 the steel trestle was removed and a masonry cabin on the circular masonry base was provided for storing DA gas cylinders. The equipment was placed on the roof of the cabin. A sun value was integrated into the equipment to regulate the operation of light.
The DA gas equipment was replaced by an electronic flasher and batteries charged by solar energy and were commissioned into service in July 1993. The upper portion of the structure was sheered off during the cyclone of July 1998. The light was subsequently shifted on to a GI pedestal over the masonry base. The restoration of the structure was completed in 2000.
