Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-09-03

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
A routine day with Category 2 conditions, driven mainly by a moderate high tide. Slightly below normal pressure provides minor added influence, and wind is negligible.

WHEN
Peak water levels are expected in the late evening around 9:30 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide was the main contributor to this Category 2 rating, with a small boost from slightly below normal pressure. Onshore wind contributed very little, and ensemble models show no higher-tail scenario.


Day 2: 2026-09-04

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Category 2 again, primarily from a moderate tide. Normal pressure and minimal onshore wind keep conditions benign.

WHEN
Main high tide windows are around midday near 12:36 PM and again in the evening.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tidal height was the chief factor, with minor support from near-normal pressure. Wind influences are minimal; ensemble forecasts agree on Category 2 with no higher outliers.


Day 3: 2026-09-05

CATEGORY 1

WHAT
A quiet day with Category 1 conditions, reflecting lower tides and slightly above normal pressure. Wind remains calm.

WHEN
Highest tide near midafternoon around 2:18 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A modest tide and near- or slightly above-normal pressure lead to a lower Category 1 rating. Wind is negligible, and there is unanimous agreement on no higher risk.


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
Pressure1009.4 hPa1009.5–1010.2
Wind8 mph W1–4
Surge (forecast)0.80 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

Friday, January 29, 2021 Category 1
Tide
12.9 ft
Pressure
1009.3 hPa
Wind
7 mph SSW

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