Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide levels are projected to peak near 18.2 feet in the early morning, which is comparable to historical Category 3 events. While NOAA’s flood likelihood for today is low (0.0%), barometric pressure is moderately low (near 1009 hPa) and worth monitoring. Minor coastal flooding is unlikely, but conditions should still be watched closely.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around 07:06 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor water incursions are possible in very low-lying waterfront areas. Widespread property damage is not expected. Beach parking lots and roads nearest the shoreline may experience isolated standing water.
Compared with the 12/27/2023 Category 3 event (17.46 ft tide + barometric pressure 1006.1 hPa), today’s tide is slightly higher, though NOAA’s forecasted flood likelihood is lower. This discrepancy suggests only a marginal risk. Still, a tide of about 18.2 ft with moderately low pressure is worth monitoring.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide levels will remain elevated (peak around 17.7 ft), while barometric pressure is forecast to drop to roughly 1002 hPa by late evening. Although the tide is below the higher thresholds seen in severe past events, it is sufficiently high to warrant continued observation.
WHEN
Greatest water levels near 07:30 AM and again around 10:00 PM–10:30 PM PST.
IMPACTS
Similar to Day 1, minor water intrusions could affect some shoreline walkways or parking areas, but significant flooding is not anticipated. Marine conditions could be choppy with moderate onshore winds.
Reference to historical Category 3 events such as 12/27/2023 (17.46 ft) supports placing today’s conditions at Category 3. NOAA continues to rate the flood likelihood as 0.0%, indicating that full-scale flooding is unlikely despite moderately low pressure late in the day.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Barometric pressure is forecast to drop further (around 999 hPa), and tide heights, though below the 20+ ft range linked to more severe flooding, will still be in the 17+ ft range. These factors bring conditions close to, but not definitively into, a flood scenario.
WHEN
Highest tides around 08:00 AM and near midnight (just before 23:48 PM PST).
IMPACTS
Localized ponding of seawater along the immediate coast is possible, but no major impacts to infrastructure or widespread road closures are expected. Residents in low-lying coastal areas should remain aware of the tidal cycles.
Even with barometric pressure dipping below 1000 hPa, the tide is still below the 19–20+ ft historically associated with Category 4 or higher. NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0%, further suggesting only minimal inundation potential.
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.