Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT This is a Category 2 event, driven mostly by a moderate astronomical tide. Normal pressure and very light onshore winds should not add significant risk.
WHEN Peak water levels occur early morning around 12:36 AM and again late morning near 10:54 AM.
IMPACTS • No impacts anticipated at this category.
REASONING Tide height is the main driver, with only minor influence from pressure and negligible wind factor. Ensemble models unanimously place this at Category 2. A past event with somewhat higher flooding (Cat 3) occurred on 2025-01-06, but conditions now are milder.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT A routine Category 1 day with virtually no flooding risk. Pressure is slightly lower than normal, but not enough to raise concerns.
WHEN A midday high tide arrives around 12:30 PM, though no flood impacts are expected.
IMPACTS • No impacts anticipated.
REASONING Below-normal pressure is the only noticeable factor, while the tide is modest and wind remains negligible. All forecasts confirm a low-risk Category 1. Past dates such as 2025-01-06 had higher category outcomes, but conditions now are more benign.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT This day is classified as Category 2, with the main influence coming from a higher astronomical tide and somewhat below-normal pressure. Offshore wind slightly reduces onshore push, keeping risk low.
WHEN High tide is expected in the early morning around 2:30 AM.
IMPACTS • No impacts anticipated.
REASONING Tide remains the dominant factor, and pressure is below average, though wind’s offshore component helps offset water buildup. There is no ensemble spread beyond Category 2, so confidence is high. A similar past date, 2023-12-27, reached Cat 3, but this forecast is less severe.
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.