Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT A routine day with no flooding risk. Despite fairly high water levels at times, overall conditions remain well within normal bounds for Redondo Beach, with normal pressure and minimal onshore wind.
WHEN Highest tides are expected in the early morning around 2:30 AM and again early afternoon near 2:24 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Tide was the primary factor, with pressure providing only a slight additional influence and very little wind contribution. One of the closest analogs is December 27, 2023 (a Cat 3 event), but the lower tidal height this time results in a lower category classification.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flood risk is expected. Tidal levels remain moderate, and the weather pattern shows near-normal pressure with very light winds.
WHEN Highest tides are likely around 3:06 AM and again mid-afternoon near 3:18 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING As before, tide is the leading contributor, with only modest influence from the slightly below-normal pressure. Light onshore flow offers negligible support for any flooding. Similar analog days were Cat 3 events, but today’s tide level is lower overall.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Again, routine tidal conditions with no flooding concerns. Pressure is fairly normal, and winds, despite being somewhat onshore, are not strong enough to elevate the risk.
WHEN Highest tides occur in the early morning around 3:36 AM and late afternoon near 4:24 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Moderate tide is once more the main driver, with only a small increase from pressure and very light to modest onshore wind. Comparable past events have sometimes reached Category 3, but conditions here are milder, keeping us 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.