Redondo Beach, WA
Below is the flood potential outlook for the next three days, based on tidal forecasts, observed and forecast barometric pressures, wind conditions, and NOAA’s daily flood likelihood data. The high barometric pressures observed during the high tides significantly reduce the potential for coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected at this time. Tides will be high (peaking around 20.44 ft in the early morning), but extremely high barometric pressure near 1031 hPa and low NOAA flood likelihood (<5%) suggest minimal or no shore inundation.
WHEN
Highest tides expected around 06:18–06:30 PST and again during the evening hours around 18:42 PST.
IMPACTS
• No flooding impacts anticipated.
• Low-lying areas along the immediate shoreline could experience negligible water intrusion, but not enough to pose a flood risk.
• Compared to past Category 3 or higher events (e.g., 01/06/2025 or 12/27/2022), the barometric pressure is substantially higher and NOAA’s likelihood rating is lower.
• Historical severe flooding typically coincided with much lower pressures (~992 hPa or below) combined with tides over 21 ft. Current conditions do not align with those thresholds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Continued high tides, expected around 20.40 ft in the morning and near 20.38 ft in the evening. However, barometric pressure remains high (near or above 1030 hPa), with a similarly low (<5%) NOAA flooding likelihood.
WHEN
Peak high tides near 06:48 PST and again around 19:48 PST.
IMPACTS
• No coastal flooding concerns.
• Negligible water intrusion possible at some very low-lying spots along the shoreline, but no significant impacts anticipated.
• This forecast is supported by historical comparisons indicating that tides of ~20 ft under high barometric pressure seldom cause significant coastal issues in Redondo Beach.
• Winds remain generally light to moderate; no strong onshore flow is observed that would elevate water levels further.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides will remain near 20 ft, but barometric pressure is still well above the flooding concern threshold, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is even lower (~1%).
WHEN
Primary high tide around 07:24 PST and another peak in late evening (21:00 PST).
IMPACTS
• No flooding is expected.
• Minor ponding in the most vulnerable shoreline locations cannot be ruled out, but conditions do not favor any inundation that would lead to property damage.
• Previous Category 4–5 flood events involved significantly lower pressure (below ~1002 hPa) with stronger winds and tides above 21 ft. Current pressure and wind forecasts do not reflect these conditions.
• NOAA’s forecast for 03/04 indicates the lowest flood likelihood of the three days surveyed.
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.