Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides near 19.0 ft are expected. Barometric pressure remains relatively high (above 1023 hPa), reducing the likelihood of any significant coastal flooding.
WHEN
The highest tide will occur around early morning (near 05:00 PST) and again in the early afternoon (around 14:00 PST).
IMPACTS
No notable flooding is anticipated. Low-lying areas should remain clear. Roads and property near the shoreline are unlikely to be affected.
• Barometric pressure at high tide (1023–1024 hPa) is well above historical low-pressure flood events.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is 0.0%.
• Historically, similar tide heights coupled with high pressure have not produced notable flooding events.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides are projected to peak near 19.6 ft, but overall barometric pressure (1013–1018 hPa) remains higher than the more serious historical flood thresholds.
WHEN
Highest tides during the early morning (around 05:30 PST) and mid-afternoon (about 14:36 PST).
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. Minor ponding of water in very low-lying spots is possible but unlikely.
• Even though the morning tide is higher than Day 1, the barometric pressure remains well above 992.8 hPa.
• NOAA indicates only a 0.1% flood likelihood for this date.
• Comparable historical Category 3 events generally involved higher tides (above 20 ft) or lower pressure.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Morning high tide may approach 19.9 ft, slightly higher than the previous days, but barometric pressure near 1009–1008 hPa does not approach historically low thresholds tied to flooding.
WHEN
The highest tides occur early in the morning (around 06:00 PST) and mid-afternoon (about 15:12 PST).
IMPACTS
No significant flooding expected. Minor beach erosion or localized pooling is unlikely to cause damage.
• Although the tide nears 20 ft, the pressure remains far above the dangerous low range (below ~992 hPa).
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for this day is only 0.9%.
• Historical Category 3–4 floods involved either notably lower pressure or substantially higher tides (typically above 20 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, but major property damage is uncertain.
Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
Categories 6–7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.