Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tides will reach around 19.58 feet near 10:00 PM local time, paired with barometric pressure around 1001.9 hPa. This places conditions close to a minor flood event, though significant property damage is not expected.
WHEN
From approximately 9:00 PM to midnight, with highest risk around the late evening high tide.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding of low-lying roads or waterfront areas is possible. Any inundation is likely to be limited and short-lived.
• Compared to historical Category 3 events like 12/27/2023 (17.46 ft tide), this tide is somewhat higher, but local barometric pressure is not as low as in many Category 4 events.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for this date remains at 0.0%, suggesting overall low probability, but the tide height is still worth monitoring.
• Winds are light to moderate; wind-driven coastal water push is therefore not expected to be significant.
CATEGORY 4
WHAT
A late-evening high tide of around 19.3 feet corresponds to notably low barometric pressure (approximately 993.8 hPa). Historically, this pattern has resulted in moderate coastal flooding.
WHEN
From about 10:00 PM through midnight, with the highest tide around 11:00 PM local time.
IMPACTS
Flooding of some roads near the shoreline may occur, and low-lying property or infrastructure could experience water intrusion. While major structural damage is not anticipated, residents should be prepared for partial road closures and possible minor property damage.
• This high-tide scenario is similar to the historical Category 4 event of 01/07/2022 (19.255 ft tide and similarly low pressure).
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains listed as “Low,” but the combination of a substantial tide height and low barometric pressure increases risk.
• Wind direction is variable but does not appear to persist strongly from the W/NW; thus, wind-induced surge may be limited.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides remain below 15 feet (around 14.98 ft) at their peak with barometric pressure near 994.3 hPa. These conditions indicate no significant flood risk.
WHEN
The primary high tide will occur mid-morning (around 10:42 AM), but no significant impacts are expected at this lower tide level.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding is anticipated in coastal areas. Normal activities should remain unaffected, and no special actions are required.
• The tide height is well below the thresholds observed in Category 3 or higher events.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains at 0.0%, further supporting minimal concern.
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.