Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected. The highest tide (around 16.4 ft) coincides with relatively high barometric pressure (1025–1029 hPa), which strongly reduces any chance of coastal flooding.
WHEN
High tides around 11:42 AM and 8:24 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No impacts anticipated. Normal tidal variation is expected without significant flooding concerns for low-lying areas.
The NOAA Flood Likelihood for 2026-03-13 is reported as 0.0%, which aligns with the high barometric pressure readings. Historical Category 3 flood events (e.g., 12/27/2023 at 17.46 ft but much lower pressure of 1006.1 hPa) involved notably lower atmospheric pressure; today’s considerably higher pressure makes flood risk minimal.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected. The tide may reach around 18.3–18.4 ft early in the morning, but with extremely high pressure (around 1031–1032 hPa), the likelihood of any coastal flooding remains minimal.
WHEN
High tides around 3:12 AM and 12:54 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts. Marine conditions remain stable, and low-lying areas are unlikely to experience any flooding.
Although the predicted tide is higher than some past moderate events, the barometric pressure is much higher here (above 1030 hPa). NOAA also indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood for the day. Historically, lower-pressure events combined with comparable or even slightly lower tidal heights were required to reach Category 3 or 4 status. The present conditions firmly suggest no flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected. Tides could briefly exceed 18.6 ft, but barometric pressure remains relatively high near 1023–1024 hPa, which keeps flooding potential low.
WHEN
High tides around 3:36 AM and 1:54 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No immediate impacts are anticipated. Typical tide fluctuations will not pose threats to property or travel.
Even though the tidal height is somewhat elevated, NOAA forecasts a 0.0% chance of flooding. Past Category 3+ events (for instance, near 20 ft tide with lower barometric pressure) illustrate that a significantly reduced pressure is a critical driver of flooding risk, which is absent 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.