Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 1
WHAT No flooding risk is expected. The primary driver is a moderate astronomical tide, with a small boost from local pressure and a slight offshore wind helping keep water levels down.
WHEN Peak high tides occur around 2:06 AM and again near 4:06 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Tide was the main factor, with a minor positive contribution from the pressure pattern and a small negative contribution from offshore wind. This is similar to the 2026-08-28 Cat 1 event.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT No flooding risk is expected. The tide remains the main factor, accompanied by near-normal pressure and minimal onshore wind influence.
WHEN Peak high tide windows occur around 3:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING A moderate tide is the principal driver, with a slight positive effect from local pressure and negligible wind impact. This is consistent with the 2026-07-31 Cat 1 event.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No immediate flooding concerns, but water levels will be a bit higher than the prior days. The slightly higher tide is the main element affecting conditions.
WHEN Peak risk near 3:48 AM and 4:48 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING The higher tide is the chief driver for this classification, with local pressure adding a small positive influence. Offshore wind provides a modest offset. No comparable higher-category analog was identified here.
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.