The History of
Surf City Yacht Club
Storms & Weather
Storms and Severe weather have always had a major effect on life on the Island.
They have also played an important part in the history of SCYC

Hurricane Donna
Hurricane Donna - September 12, 1960

The 1962 March Storm
The Nor'easter of the Century March 6-8 1962

Hurricane Belle
Hurricane Belle -  August 9, 1976

Hurricane Gloria
September 24 & 25 1985

The December "92" Nor'easter
The "Storm Of The Century" - December 11 - 13 1992

Winter Storms
Over The Years Winter Storms Have reeked
Havoc On The Docks and Grounds


Tidal History For LBI/Ocean County

High Tides
Height Above Mean Low Water

4.4 Feet Normal
7.6 Feet Hurricane Donna - September 12, 1960
8.4 Feet Nor'easter - March 28, 1984
8.5 Feet December "92" Nor'easter - December 12, 1992
8.6 Feet Storm - October 11, 1950
8.8 Feet March 62 Storm - March 6-8, 1962
8.8 Feet Hurricane Belle -  August 9, 1976
8.8 Feet Hurricane Gloria - September 27, 1985
9.2 Feet Halloween Storm - October 31, 1991
9.2 Feet The 44' Hurricane September 14, 1944
9.5 Feet December "92" Nor'easter - December 11, 1992





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