The building today was built in 1955 and was also the harbourmaster's office, later re-located.

[3] The light of today is mounted on the roof along with communications equipment, harbour control lights, and the fog horn that when used, sounds three blasts every 60 seconds.

The lighthouse is operated by the Great Yarmouth Port Authority.

The watchtower is now home to the Gorleston Branch of the National Coastwatch Institution which has over 60 Volunteer members and act as the eyes and ears of HM Coast Guard.

The crew watches from 0800hrs to 2000hrs in the summer (March to October) and 0800hrs to 1600hrs in the winter.