Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-27

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Category 2 conditions with no immediate flood risk. Moderate tides and near-normal pressure are the main influences, and onshore winds are minimal.

WHEN Expect highest water around 3:18 AM and again near 6:18 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING The moderate astronomical tide is the primary factor, with a small contribution from slightly below-normal pressure. Wind contribution is negligible. Ensemble models agree on Category 2 with no higher tail risk.

Day 2: 2026-07-28

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Category 2 conditions continue, indicating no flood risk. Tides remain moderately elevated, and pressure is near normal, with minimal onshore wind.

WHEN Peak water is expected around 3:48 AM and 6:48 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING The tide is again the main driver, with a slight effect from pressure. Wind does not add significantly. The ensemble consensus remains fully in Category 2, with no higher-tail scenarios.

Day 3: 2026-07-29

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Still Category 2, which indicates no flood risk. Pressure is slightly lower than the previous days but not enough to cause concern; onshore wind remains minimal.

WHEN High tide occurs near 4:42 AM and again around 7:06 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Tides remain moderate, with a small boost from slightly lower pressure. Onshore wind contribution is minor. All model members agree on 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 TodayTueWed Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.6 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1017.8 hPa1015.2–1016.2
Wind7 mph WSW5–9
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 5.5 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

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Category 1
Tide
12.9 ft
Pressure
1019.1 hPa
Wind
6 mph WSW

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