Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides will reach around 20.19 ft on December 28, but with a barometric pressure of approximately 1012.5 hPa and calm winds, there is no significant risk of flooding. NOAA’s flood likelihood stands at only 2.8%, indicating minimal potential for coastal inundation.
WHEN
Primary high tide of interest around late morning (near 10:42 AM PST).
IMPACTS
• No notable flooding is expected in low-lying areas.
• Normal tidal fluctuations with negligible risk to property or travel routes.
Although the tide height approaches levels seen during past Category 3 events, this forecast remains at Category 2 due to the substantially higher barometric pressure compared to severe flood cases, a calm wind profile, and a very low NOAA flood likelihood. Historical Category 3 floods at comparable tide heights typically had significantly higher flood-likelihood percentages and often involved lower pressures or more intense winds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides are again projected to be near 20 ft on December 29, with barometric pressure rising to around 1018.3 hPa. NOAA’s flood likelihood is 2.0%, indicating no substantial coastal inundation concerns.
WHEN
Highest tide expected near midday (around 11:18 AM PST).
IMPACTS
• No flooding anticipated.
• Minor shoreline impacts from usual high tides only.
Comparisons to historical floods show that while the tide is elevated, the remarkably higher barometric pressure and lack of strong onshore winds reduce the potential for any coastal flooding. Conditions remain safely below the thresholds commonly associated with past Category 3 or above events.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
On December 30, high tide will again be around 20 ft, but barometric pressure is forecast to be very high (around 1027.6 hPa). NOAA continues to assign a low flood likelihood of 1.8%.
WHEN
Main high-tide period around midday (approximately 12:00 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• No flood-related disruptions expected.
• Typical high-tide conditions along beaches and coasts.
Although the tidal height is near the 20 ft mark, the absence of strong winds and the notably high barometric pressure figure assure minimal flood potential. Historical Cat 3–5 events often involved unusually low pressure and/or strong winds that are not present in this forecast.
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.