Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT A routine day with no flood risk expected. Slightly higher than normal tidal levels are the main factor behind this Category 2 classification, but conditions are not expected to cause any flooding.
WHEN Primary high tide events occur in the morning around 8:18 AM and again late at night near 11:30 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING The moderate astronomical tide is the strongest contributor, with only minor influence from near-normal pressure. Wind does not contribute meaningfully. A similar past event on 2023-01-06 reached Category 3, but this forecast is lower at Category 2.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT A quiet day for coastal flooding with no risk indicated. Near-average tide and somewhat higher pressure keep conditions benign.
WHEN Highest tide around mid-morning near 9:24 AM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Both tide and pressure have only small effects, leading to a low overall category. Even though the closest historical match (2023-01-06) reached a higher Category 3, today’s conditions remain well below that threshold.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding is expected. A moderate tide is again the main factor, balanced by stable pressure and minimal onshore wind.
WHEN High tides occur around midnight near 12:36 AM and late morning near 10:54 AM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING The astronomical tide contributes the most to the forecast, while pressure is near normal and wind has little effect. A similar historical day (2025-01-06) reached Category 3; however, the current forecast remains at Category 2.
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.