Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-26

Category 2

WHAT
A low-level flood risk day. Although the tide is the main contributor, conditions are not expected to produce any flooding concerns.

WHEN
Peak higher water will occur in the late afternoon to early evening around 5:54 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate tide is driving most of the forecast classification, with pressure near normal and minimal onshore wind contributing little. Ensemble guidance shows unanimous agreement at Category 2.

Day 2: 2026-07-27

Category 2

WHAT
Similarly low flood concerns. Slightly higher tides drive the classification, but do not appear high enough to cause flooding.

WHEN
Main high-tide window arrives in the early evening near 6:18 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The classification is mostly due to the moderately high tide, while near-normal pressure and modest wind have minor roles. Forecast models all agree on Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-07-28

Category 2

WHAT
Conditions remain stable, with only routine shoreline water levels expected and no flooding concerns.

WHEN
Peak tide in the early evening around 6:48 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate tide is again the primary driver, with near-normal atmospheric pressure and light onshore wind offering minimal extra effect. Ensemble members are in full agreement at Category 2.

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 TodayMonTue Cat 3 · 13 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1017.1 hPa1016.3–1017.6
Wind9 mph W6–8
Surge (forecast)0.50 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 6.5 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

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