Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
There is a notable high tide early in the morning (around 06:30 AM) reaching approximately 20.57 ft, coupled with a moderately high barometric pressure near 1017.88 hPa. Although this tide height compares to past moderate flood events, the higher atmospheric pressure and low NOAA flood likelihood (3.8%) indicate that any flooding is unlikely to result in damage.
WHEN
Highest risk period is around the high tide occurring near 06:30 AM PST on 2026-02-03, with a secondary, lower peak in the late afternoon or early evening around 17:24 PM PST.
IMPACTS
• Minor or no immediate property flooding impacts are expected.
• Potential shallow inundation in very low-lying coastal areas could occur, but widespread flooding is not anticipated.
Comparing with the historical 01/06/2025 Category 3 event (tide ~20.68 ft, pressure ~1020.47 hPa, NOAA flood likelihood ~11.3%), today’s slightly lower barometric pressure but considerably lower flood likelihood (3.8%) suggests conditions are “close to a flood event” but not severe. Winds are light, and the higher pressure helps keep water levels from rising as much as they otherwise might.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
A similar tide height to Day 1 is expected (just above 20.50 ft) near early morning (06:54 AM). Barometric pressure remains elevated (around 1021.05 hPa), though NOAA’s listed flood likelihood is labeled “High” at 5.0%. Despite that label, this percentage remains lower than historical moderate flood events.
WHEN
Main high tide of concern is near 06:54 AM PST on 2026-02-04, with a lesser high tide in the early evening (18:18 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Minor tidal overflow along the immediate shoreline is possible.
• Little to no property damage is likely.
While NOAA designates a “High” label for Day 2, the 5.0% figure is still below the levels historically associated with more impactful flooding (e.g., 10%+). Sustained high pressure and reduced wind speeds lessen the likelihood of deeper coastal inundation. This aligns well with previous Category 3 events when tides approached or slightly exceeded 20 ft, but pressures remained high and winds modest.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
The morning high tide (~07:24 AM) may reach around 20.38 ft. However, an unusually high barometric pressure (around 1029.38 hPa) greatly reduces the likelihood of coastal flooding, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is only 1.8%. Conditions are expected to pose no substantive flood risk.
WHEN
High tide around 07:24 AM PST and another in the evening near 19:18 PM PST, both under very high barometric pressures.
IMPACTS
• No flooding impacts are anticipated.
• Shorelines remain unaffected beyond normal high-tide conditions.
Although the tidal height of approximately 20 ft is significant, this extremely high pressure and very low NOAA likelihood (1.8%) mean there is effectively no risk of coastal flooding. Comparisons to past high-tide events confirm that air pressure well above 1020 hPa, combined with calm winds, usually prevents any meaningful flood issues.
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.