Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Category 3 conditions, driven mainly by higher-than-normal tidal levels. Pressure is slightly lower but not extreme, and wind has only a minimal onshore component.
WHEN
Peak risk near the times of high tide, around early morning (06:00) and evening (20:06).
IMPACTS
• Minor inundation possible at the immediate shoreline.
REASONING
Tide (+0.369) was the dominant factor, with modest support from pressure (+0.069). Wind provided a slight offset (-0.006). This scenario is similar to the 2023-12-27 Cat 3 event.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Category 3 conditions again, primarily from elevated tide. Slightly lower pressure adds to the effect, but wind remains minimal.
WHEN
Monitor during the high tides in the early morning (around 06:36) and especially the evening peak near 21:06.
IMPACTS
• Minor inundation possible at the immediate shoreline.
REASONING
Tide (+0.369) and pressure (+0.107) combined to produce this Category 3 classification. Wind was neutral. This day is similar to the 2023-01-13 Cat 3 event.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Category 2 indicates no flood risk under routine tidal conditions. Pressure is moderate, and wind contributes little onshore flow.
WHEN
Tides peak around 07:24 and 22:12, but no concerns for flooding are expected.
IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.
REASONING
Tide (+0.333) and pressure (+0.058) remain relatively modest, resulting in Category 2. The closest analog day was a Cat 3 event (e.g., 2023-01-06), which exceeds today’s classification.
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.