Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No substantial coastal flooding is expected. Tidal heights near midday (peaking around 18.8 ft) coincide with relatively high atmospheric pressure (around 1021 hPa). NOAA indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak water levels around late morning to early afternoon on 2025-10-30.
IMPACTS
• No significant flooding impacts anticipated.
• Low-lying areas should remain unaffected since conditions are not near historical flood thresholds.
Barometric pressure remains well above the historically significant low-pressure benchmarks (around 992 hPa). Even though tides will be moderately high, the relatively high pressure and low wind speeds (predominantly from the N/NNW) lessen the potential for coastal flooding. Compared to past Category 3 events with lower barometric pressure and confirmed NOAA flood advisories, today’s conditions are not as conducive to flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no substantial flooding risk. Tides may reach about 19 ft in the early afternoon; however, barometric pressure is not critically low (about 1011–1012 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide around midday into early afternoon on 2025-10-31.
IMPACTS
• Minimal concerns for coastal inundation.
• Low-lying shore roads and beach areas should not see water encroachment under these conditions.
Although the tide height is moderately high, the pressure is still not in the low range historically associated with coastal flooding. Wind direction from the S/SSE will not significantly enhance tidal surge in Redondo Beach, further reducing flood risk. Historical Category 3 events involved either higher tides (exceeding 20 ft) or notably lower pressure combined with verified NOAA flood predictions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is anticipated. While tide heights could again approach 19 ft around midday, barometric pressure remains above critical thresholds (around 1013 hPa) and NOAA indicates a low flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tidal conditions mid-day on 2025-11-01.
IMPACTS
• No noticeable flooding expected in low-lying coastal zones.
• Normal tidal fluctuations with no major property or infrastructure effects.
Local wind speeds and directions (mainly S/SSE) are not conducive to significant onshore wave action. Overall, this does not resemble historical Category 4 or 5 events, which featured substantially lower barometric pressures and confirmed high-flood advisories.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
• Categories 1-2: No risk of flooding.
• Category 3: Close to a flood event and worth monitoring.
• Category 4: Flooding is likely however, it is uncertain if this will cause major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.