In 1933, after it was decided to replace all fixed lights in Portugal, the lighthouse was changed to a flashing bright green one, a feature that it still has today.

In 1994, an ML 300 omnidirectional Fresnel lens operating with solar energy replaced the old equipment and a new foghorn was also installed.

[2] Since the fort is located on an island that is very exposed to the action of the sea, it has been necessary to carry out maintenance and consolidation on numerous occasions.

In the winter of 1993, the sea brought down a significant part of the lower platform of the fort, and the situation became more acute in the following years, requiring urgent repair.

In July, 2008, the ML 300 flashlight was removed and replaced with a Vega VLB44 Beacon, together with 4 solar panels, increasing the luminous range to 15 miles.