At the southern end of the Turneffe atoll, is a similar but smaller light known as Caye Bokel.

[1] The low-lying nature of the island means the light also has a focal height of 19m above sea level, which has a range of 13 nautical miles and consists of a pattern of two flashes of white light every ten seconds.

During Hurricane Keith the island was badly damaged, with sands being shifted and washed away, exposing the roots of the many palm trees.

The duty light keepers, "only survived because they were able to take shelter in a concrete bunker near the lighthouse accommodation, which itself completely disappeared".

[1][2] The surrounding coral reef means the island is a popular dive site, which can be reached by boat from Belize.