Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
A routine day with no flood risk, driven mostly by a moderate high tide. Pressure is near normal, and onshore wind influence is negligible.
WHEN
High tide peaks during the early morning around 1:24 AM and again around midday (just after noon).
IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.
REASONING
Tide made the primary contribution, but overall levels remain well below typical flooding thresholds. Pressure is fairly normal, and wind is minimal. Similar past events (e.g., 2025-01-06 Cat 3) had higher water levels and thus more risk, so today's category is lower.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
A second quiet day with ordinary tide levels. Pressure is slightly below normal but not enough to pose a flood threat.
WHEN
Peak tides occur in the early morning near 1:54 AM and in the mid-afternoon around 2:30 PM.
IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.
REASONING
The tide remains modest, with a small influence from below-normal pressure. Onshore wind is minimal and even somewhat offshore at times. While similar historical analogs (e.g., 2023-12-27 Cat 3) produced somewhat higher water levels, today's tides are simply not high enough for concern.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Slightly elevated but still below flood thresholds. A moderately higher tide combines with somewhat lowered pressure, raising the overall risk just a bit above routine levels.
WHEN
Highest tides are expected in the early morning around 2:30 AM.
IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.
REASONING
Here, the tide is somewhat more pronounced and the pressure is a bit below normal, which together push the risk up slightly. Wind remains negligible. Although the closest historical analogs are Category 3 events, conditions today are less intense, producing a lower category.
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.