Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Although the midday high tide (around 19.9 ft) is moderately high, the barometric pressure is also quite high (about 1022 hPa). NOAA reports an extremely low flood likelihood (near 0.2%).
WHEN
Peak tide near 12:24 PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding is anticipated. Normal daily activities should not be significantly affected.
Barometric pressures remain well above 992.8 hPa, reducing the chance of significant weather-related flooding. Historical Category 3 and higher events typically involved tides above 20 ft combined with notably lower pressures or stronger onshore winds. Here, NOAA’s official flooding likelihood is very low, placing this day in Category 2 (no risk of flooding).
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event and worth monitoring. A midday high tide may briefly exceed 20 ft, but again, barometric pressure remains high at about 1025 hPa, which helps mitigate flood risk. NOAA’s flood likelihood is still low at about 1.8%.
WHEN
Peak tide near 12:54 PST.
IMPACTS
Minor nuisance ponding possible in the most vulnerable low-lying spots, but significant or damaging flooding is unlikely.
A tide cresting just over 20 ft brings water levels that can approach flood thresholds. However, the sustained high pressure and lack of strong wind from the W/NW greatly reduce the risk of property damage. Compared to historical Category 4–5 events, both the tide height and the likelihood of flooding remain lower.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event, needing some attention. Forecasted tidal heights may again reach or slightly exceed 20 ft around midday. Barometric pressure stays above 1023 hPa, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is only around 1.8%.
WHEN
Peak tide near 13:30 PST.
IMPACTS
Mostly minor coastal impacts with minimal or no property damage expected. Brief ponding in shoreline areas could occur.
Although the day’s maximum tide could slightly exceed 20 ft, the combination of relatively high atmospheric pressure and modest wind speeds means only minimal flooding issues are anticipated. Historically, substantial flooding in Redondo Beach has occurred with lower barometric pressures and/or notably higher tides above ~21 ft.
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.