Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides peaking near 18.3 ft overnight, with moderate barometric pressure (~1010.9 hPa). NOAA’s forecast indicates 0% flood likelihood, suggesting no actual risk of coastal flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around 01:48 AM.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Normal tidal fluctuations may generate higher-than-usual water levels along the shoreline, but inundation of low-lying areas is not forecast.
• Compared to historical Category 3 events (e.g., 17.46 ft with lower pressure), today’s pressure is higher and NOAA’s flood likelihood is 0%.
• Winds are light and not from a problematic direction.
• Therefore, flooding is unlikely despite moderately high tides.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
Tides are expected to reach around 16.4 ft during midday, accompanied by high barometric pressure (~1022 hPa) and a 0% flood likelihood from NOAA.
WHEN
Elevated tide near midday (around 01:00–02:00 PM), though still below thresholds of concern.
IMPACTS
No flood impacts are anticipated. Shoreline areas will experience routine high-tide conditions without inundation concerns.
• Historically, tides at or below 17 ft with high pressure align with no-risk scenarios.
• Even though tides reach moderate levels, NOAA forecasts confirm a lack of flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
An early-morning high tide near 18.8 ft could appear significant; however, barometric pressure remains moderate (around 1017–1014 hPa) and NOAA again indicates 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tide around 02:30–02:45 AM, with a secondary elevated tide mid-afternoon around 14–17 ft.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Normal tidal influences prevail with no adverse effects on low-lying or coastal properties.
• Tides approaching 19 ft typically warrant caution, but with moderate pressure and no NOAA flood signals, risk remains minimal.
• Light to moderate winds reduce the chance of water being driven inland.
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, though not necessarily causing major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.