Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides will reach around 19.6 ft near 04:00 AM local time with a barometric pressure of approximately 1013.77 hPa. Winds are generally out of the S/SSW at moderate speeds. No flooding is expected.
WHEN
The highest tides for Day 1 occur near 04:00 AM and again late in the afternoon around 16:00 PM.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal beach and shoreline activity should be minimally affected.
• Compared to historical Category 3 and Category 4 events (which featured higher tide levels around or above 20 ft and lower pressure), Day 1’s conditions do not align closely with flooding thresholds.
• NOAA indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood, reinforcing that coastal flooding is not expected on 2025-03-28.
• Winds originate mostly from the south, which is less conducive to coastal water pile-up in Redondo Beach than W/NW winds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides will peak near 19.9 ft around 04:24 AM local time under a higher barometric pressure—about 1018.68 hPa—and gentle to moderate southerly winds. No flooding is expected.
WHEN
High tides of note will occur at approximately 04:24 AM and again in the late afternoon (16:54 PM).
IMPACTS
No coastal flooding impacts are anticipated for Day 2. Normal daily activities along the shoreline should not be disrupted.
• Historical Category 3–5 flood events typically feature lower barometric pressures or tides exceeding 20 ft; Day 2 remains below those thresholds.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is only 0.1%, indicating minimal chance of high-tide flooding.
• Winds remain mostly southerly, further reducing onshore water push.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide heights approach 20.0 ft (notably around 04:54 AM), with barometric pressures in the 1014–1015 hPa range—slightly lower than the previous days. While still below the 21 ft mark typically linked to more serious flooding, this combination brings conditions closer to a minor flood event worth monitoring.
WHEN
• First high tide of concern: around 04:54 AM.
• Second high tide of concern: near 17:54 PM.
IMPACTS
Minor inundation in very low-lying areas is possible at peak tide. Most locations are unlikely to experience damaging flooding; however, tides are high enough to warrant vigilance if you are in flood-prone spots or near the immediate shoreline.
• Compared to past Category 3 events, the barometric pressure is not extremely low, and NOAA’s indicated flood likelihood is 0.9%. These factors suggest only localized minor issues (if any).
• The wind direction includes a brief shift to NW mid-day but remains light, so the onshore effect is not expected to be significant.
• Keep a watchful eye on tide levels in susceptible areas during the early-morning and late-afternoon peaks.
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, but unlikely to cause flood damage.
• 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.