Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
| Location | North Wildwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°0′24″N 74°47′32″W / 39.00667°N 74.79222°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1874 |
| Foundation | Wood pilings |
| Construction | Wood |
| Automated | 1964 |
| Height | 57 feet (17 m) |
| Shape | Square |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1874 |
| Focal height | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Lens | Fourth-order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | White light flashing every 10 sec |
Hereford Lighthouse | |
Undated United States Coast Guard photograph | |
| Location | First and Central Aves., North Wildwood, New Jersey |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Architect | Paul J. Pelz |
| Architectural style | Stick/Eastlake |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000859 |
| Added to NRHP | September 20, 1977 |
The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in North Wildwood, New Jersey, situated on the southern shore of Hereford Inlet at the north end of Five Mile Beach. Its construction was completed and it became operational in 1874.
The 50-foot (15 m) tower and its beacon are visible for up to 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi).