Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-07

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
A routine situation is expected, with a moderate tide being the main factor. Pressure is slightly below average, but wind remains minimal, leading to no flood concerns.

WHEN
Peak water levels near late evening, around 11:12 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate astronomical tide was the primary driver, with a slight contribution from pressure. Onshore wind contributed very little overall. All model guidance agrees on Category 2, indicating stability in the forecast.

Day 2: 2026-07-08

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Similar to the previous day, moderate tides and near-normal pressure are present. Wind remains light, so no flooding is expected.

WHEN
Highest water levels are expected in the late evening, around 11:48 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide was again the main contributor, with minimal support from pressure. Wind influence is negligible. Ensemble models show unanimous agreement at Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-07-09

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Another day with moderate tides and near-normal pressure. Winds are light, keeping conditions routine.

WHEN
Peak water levels around early afternoon, near 2:18 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate astronomical tide is the primary factor. Pressure and wind provide little additional effect. All model solutions consistently show Category 2 with no higher tail scenario.

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 TodayWedThu Cat 3 · 13 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1015.6 hPa1018.6–1019.5
Wind5 mph W0–2
Surge (forecast)0.30 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 2.4 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

Monday, February 23, 2026 Category 1
Tide
13.1 ft
Pressure
1018.0 hPa
Wind
10 mph SE

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