Redondo Beach, WA
Category 2
WHAT A moderate astronomical tide is expected, with near-normal pressure and very light onshore wind. Overall conditions remain routine, leading to no risk of flooding.
WHEN Peak high tides occur early morning around 4:12 AM and again in the early evening near 6:30 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Tide is the primary factor, but with normal atmospheric pressure and little wind contribution, the result stays at Category 2.
Category 2
WHAT Tide remains the primary contributor, with slightly below-normal pressure. Light wind from the northwest is not expected to boost water levels significantly, so no flood impacts are expected.
WHEN Highest water levels should arrive in the morning around 5:12 AM and in the evening near 7:00 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Moderate astronomical tide and slightly lower pressure drive the category. Wind remains minimal. One of the closest historical analogs (2023-12-27) reached Category 3, but conditions now are milder, so we remain at Category 2.
Category 2
WHAT Moderate tide and somewhat below-normal pressure continue, but wind remains light. Flooding is not expected under these combined factors.
WHEN High tides arrive around 6:06 AM and in the evening near 7:30 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Tide is again the main driver, with a small pressure effect and minimal wind. An analog day (2023-12-27 Cat 3) had stronger contributing factors; actual conditions are weaker this time, keeping us at Category 2.
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.