[2] This caused some confusion since a light was already present at the similarly named Wye Reef, 120 kilometres (75 mi) to the south.

[3] The light was eventually constructed by the Public Works Department in late 1938, in difficult conditions.

It was automatic and unattended from its construction, and showed a group flashing white light characteristic.

[7] The platform is topped by a gallery and a NAL-1 fibreglass white painted[9] lantern, bringing the total height of the structure to 21 metres (69 ft).

[7] The current light characteristic is four flashes every twenty second, white with a red sector at 133°-143° (Fl.(4)W.R.