Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tide is forecast to reach approximately 19.5 feet during the early morning hours. Barometric pressure is expected to remain relatively high (around 1018 hPa), indicating stable conditions. NOAA’s flood likelihood is reported as 0.0%, which strongly suggests no flooding for this day.
WHEN
From around 05:00 AM PST to 06:00 AM PST, coinciding with the morning high tide. A secondary high tide in the afternoon (about 15.4–15.5 feet) is not expected to pose any flood risk.
IMPACTS
No observed or expected flooding. Coastal water levels will be elevated during peak high tide, but they should remain below thresholds for minor inundation. Recreational beachgoers may notice higher-than-normal surf but no adverse effects on roads or low-lying properties.
Historically, events in the Category 3 or higher range involved lower barometric pressures and/or tides exceeding roughly 20 feet. Since barometric pressure remains high and NOAA indicates a negligible flood probability, anticipated impacts should be minimal.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Morning high tide is projected to be about 19.7 feet, with atmospheric pressure still relatively high (near 1017 hPa). NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%, indicating continued low flood potential.
WHEN
Peak high tide near 05:30–06:00 AM PST. An afternoon high tide will be lower, around 16–17 feet, also not expected to cause any issues.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Minor rises in water level along shorelines are possible, but no property damage or road closures are anticipated.
Comparisons to historically higher-risk events show that significant flooding typically occurs when both tide heights exceed roughly 20 feet and barometric pressure is much lower. Because the pressure remains well above the severe weather threshold (about 992.8 hPa) and NOAA’s data signals very low flood chance, coastal flooding is unlikely.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
The morning tide may reach about 19.9 feet, which is the highest among the three days. However, atmospheric pressure is forecast around 1017–1018 hPa, still relatively high. NOAA’s flood likelihood is only 0.2%, keeping the flooding risk minimal.
WHEN
From approximately 05:30 AM PST to 06:30 AM PST. A secondary tide near 9–10 feet in the late evening does not pose a threat.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding. While tides will be briefly elevated, conditions do not favor coastal inundation, and there is no expectation of damage to property or infrastructure.
Historical Category 3 (and higher) events have involved more extreme tides (often above 20 feet) combined with notably lower pressure systems. Today’s higher barometric pressure and NOAA’s low flood probability data suggest conditions will remain below flood thresholds.
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.