Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides reaching near 20 feet in the early morning (around 05:54 AM PST) and mid-afternoon (around 03:54 PM PST) under high barometric pressure above 1025 hPa. No significant flooding is expected.
WHEN
Highest tides on 2025-01-29 occur around 05:54 AM PST and 03:54 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding anticipated. Low-lying roads and beaches should remain clear of tidal waters.
• Barometric pressure readings are considerably higher (exceeding 1025 hPa) relative to major flood events on record.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-01-29 is only 1.7%, indicating minimal flood risk.
• Compared with past Category 3-5 events, today’s high barometric pressure substantially reduces the chance of coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Morning (around 06:18 AM PST) and late-afternoon (around 04:42 PM PST) high tides nearing or slightly exceeding 20 feet. Again, barometric pressure remains quite high (near or above 1026 hPa), minimizing flood probabilities.
WHEN
Highest tides on 2025-01-30 occur around 06:18 AM PST and 04:42 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding expected. Normal beach and shoreline conditions with no property impacts anticipated.
• The barometric pressure forecast (above 1026 hPa) continues to suggest stable atmospheric conditions.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-01-30 is 3.6%, which remains low.
• Historical comparisons show that significant flooding typically involves notably lower pressures (well below 992 hPa). These conditions are not present.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Morning (around 06:42 AM PST) and early-evening (around 05:36 PM PST) high tides near or slightly above 20 feet. NOAA projects a higher flood likelihood (8.6%) though barometric pressure remains elevated (~1029 hPa). Conditions are close to a flood event and worth monitoring.
WHEN
Peak tide times on 2025-01-31 are approximately 06:42 AM PST and 05:36 PM PST.
IMPACTS
Some localized minor flooding near low-lying shore areas is possible; however, significant flood damage is unlikely given the continued high barometric pressure.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is higher than on previous days, but at 8.6% it remains modest compared to higher-risk historical events.
• Barometric pressures well above 1020 hPa typically diminish severe flood potential.
• Wind direction is predominately from the south/southwest, similar to conditions observed in past Category 3 events; still, the comparatively higher pressure suggests the impact should remain moderate.
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.
• Categories 1-2: No risk of flooding.
• Category 3: Close to a flood event and worth monitoring.
• Category 4: Flooding is likely however, it is uncertain if this will cause major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.