Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Expected very high morning tide nearing 20.4 ft. Barometric pressure (around 1010 hPa) is not unusually low, and NOAA estimates a low (3.2%) flood likelihood. These factors place conditions close to a flood event, but it is unlikely to cause damage.
WHEN
Mainly around the morning high tide cycle (approximately 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM PST) and again late afternoon to early evening, though the second tide is slightly lower.
IMPACTS
Minor or minimal flooding of very low-lying spots possible, but no damage is expected.
• Compared to past Category 3 events with similar or slightly higher tides, this day’s barometric pressure is not abnormally low and wind speeds are light, reducing the chance of any notable flooding.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-11-08 remains low at 3.2%.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
A morning tide reaching about 20.2 ft combined with moderately high barometric pressure (~1012 hPa) suggests conditions close to the threshold of minor coastal flooding but still unlikely to produce damage. NOAA indicates a very low (1.4%) flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest concern around the morning high tide period (roughly 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM PST). An evening tide will be lower and further mitigated by rising atmospheric pressure.
IMPACTS
Minor coastal or shoreline ponding may occur, yet property damage is not expected.
• Historical comparisons show tides above ~20 ft can approach Category 3 levels, but without strong winds or very low pressure, any flooding would be localized and mild.
• NOAA flood predictions remain low, matching higher barometric pressure conditions.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Morning tide near 20.0 ft is again moderately high and worth monitoring, but barometric pressure around 1015 hPa and a minimal NOAA flood likelihood of 0.3% greatly limit the potential for serious flooding.
WHEN
Most relevant during the mid-morning tide cycle (about 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST).
IMPACTS
Minor water accumulation is possible near typically flood-prone spots; no significant property damage is anticipated.
• Though the tide height remains near levels historically associated with minor flooding, the pressure is well above critical thresholds, and wind speeds are low.
• The NOAA outlook is even lower than prior days, further supporting a modest flood potential.
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.