Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No coastal flooding is expected, as tides near 19.6 ft remain below historic flood thresholds and the barometric pressure of approximately 1011.7 hPa at the morning high tide is not sufficiently low to raise concern.
WHEN
The primary high tide of interest occurs around 04:54 AM PDT on 2026-03-19.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations may result in minor water accumulation in very low-lying areas, but inundation above typical high tide limits is unlikely.
• NOAA reports a “Low” flood likelihood (0.0%) for 2026-03-19.
• The morning high tide reaches about 19.6 ft, which is below the 20.6–22.0 ft range seen in higher category historical floods.
• Barometric pressure at the morning peak (1011.7 hPa) is not near the critical ~992.8 hPa threshold associated with more severe conditions.
• Winds remain moderate and mostly from the south, which, based on historical data, is less likely to exacerbate tidal flooding in this region.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding expected. Although tides near 19.7 ft occur around early morning, barometric pressures around 1016–1017 hPa are sufficiently high to reduce any flood risk.
WHEN
• First significant high tide around 05:18 AM PDT.
• A secondary high tide near 18:06 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No coastal flooding impacts anticipated. Low-lying shoreline areas may observe routine higher water levels, but should remain below flood thresholds.
• NOAA’s forecast indicates only a 0.1% flood likelihood for 2026-03-20, well below concern levels.
• Compared to past Category 3 or higher events, today’s tide heights are lower, and the barometric pressure remains well above the historically low values that typically increase flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Morning tide height peaks around 19.8 ft, and barometric pressure is noted around 1014.5 hPa—still not near the severe threshold (roughly 992.8 hPa) observed in past damaging events.
WHEN
• Main high tide of interest occurs near 05:48 AM PDT.
• A secondary high tide of about 18.9 ft happens around 19:00 PM PDT with similar pressure.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are anticipated. Slightly lower pressure is forecast compared to prior days, but not enough to produce a notable flood risk.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains low (0.1%) for 2026-03-21.
• Although the tide is nearly 19.8 ft, historical Category 3+/4 floods typically occurred at or above ~20.5–21+ ft with notably lower pressure.
• Wind directions from the south/southeast are not typically associated with strong onshore push in Redondo Beach, decreasing the likelihood of coastal flood impacts.
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.