Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-30

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Category 2 indicates routine conditions with no significant flooding risk. Slightly elevated tide around 12.25 ft is the primary driver, but overall conditions remain calm.

WHEN Peak tides will occur early morning around 5:24 AM and again in the evening near 7:30 PM.

IMPACTS - No impact anticipated.

REASONING Moderate tidal heights were the main factor, with near-normal pressure and minimal onshore wind. Ensemble members are in full agreement on Category 2.

Day 2: 2026-07-31

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Another routine day with a moderate high tide near 12.42 ft as the main contributor. No other significant factors are pushing towards higher flood risk.

WHEN High tide peaks around 6:06 AM and near 7:48 PM.

IMPACTS - No impact anticipated.

REASONING Again, tide is the main reason for a slight concern, but normal pressure and negligible wind keep the risk low. The ensemble is unanimous at Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-08-01

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Conditions remain steady, with a slightly higher tide around 12.58 ft. Overall factors do not indicate flooding concern.

WHEN High tides occur near 6:48 AM and around 8:12 PM.

IMPACTS - No impact anticipated.

REASONING Tidal elevation was the most notable factor, while pressure is near normal and onshore wind is moderate. The models are in full agreement for 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 TodayFriSat Cat 3 · 13 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1018.6 hPa1017.4–1018.0
Wind6 mph WSW1–2
Surge (forecast)0.20 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 5.0 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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