Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-05-29

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No flooding risk is expected on Friday. This rating is primarily driven by a moderate tide, with near-normal pressure and minimal onshore wind.

WHEN
Peak water levels are expected in the early evening around 6:18 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A moderate astronomical tide guided today’s category assignment, while air pressure was close to normal and onshore wind effects were minimal. All ensemble members agree on Category 2, indicating no notable uncertainty.

Day 2: 2026-05-30

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No flooding risk is expected on Saturday. Slightly higher barometric pressure further reduces any flood potential, with a regular tidal cycle being the main factor considered.

WHEN
Peak water levels are expected in the early evening around 6:54 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A typical tide level was the main driver, while pressure above normal and minimal onshore wind offered little additional risk. Ensemble guidance consistently places this day in Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-05-31

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No flooding risk is expected on Sunday. Although the tide remains the most significant factor, high pressure and minimal wind influence keep conditions in a low-risk range.

WHEN
Peak water levels are expected in the early evening around 7:30 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A moderate tide is the principal contributor. High pressure and negligible onshore wind activity keep the threat low. All models consistently agree on Category 2 for this day, indicating stable conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

CATEGORY KEY

Forecast detail

72-hour tide forecast at Tacoma (NOAA), local time. Dashed line is the Category 3 threshold.
14 ft 12 ft 10 ft TodaySatSun Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.6 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1016.8 hPa1018.1–1018.6
Wind7 mph SSW2–5
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 6.9 mph. Pressure values are MSL; wind is the 10-meter forecast. Ensemble spread is the 10th–90th percentile across five weather models (GFS, ECMWF, ICON, GEM, UKMO).

Closest past event

Friday, July 15, 2022 Category 1
Tide
12.8 ft
Pressure
1016.9 hPa
Wind
7 mph SW

Selected from the nearest-neighbor search across every logged flood event · 98% similar.