King Tides Could Rise Even Higher Than October’s Record in Southern California

Officials in Newport Beach, California, are urging residents to begin preparations for another round of West Coast King Tides. Here is a closer look at when these tides are expected, as well as what you can do to protect your property if you know that you live in the line of fire.

Multiple King Tide Events in California Over the Next Several Weeks

Another round of potentially devastating King Tides is forecast to grip portions of the California coastline beginning the week of Thanksgiving, the week of Christmas, and the first part of 2027. The Newport Beach Police Department said that ocean levels are forecast to rise a foot or more above the levels that were seen in October.

The October King Tide event produced a record-breaking high tide of 8.4 feet. The King Tides are predicted to raise the threat of flooding across low-lying areas. Waterfront properties will be at an especially high risk during these time periods.

City crews are hard at work preparing the beach community's infrastructure for the upcoming King Tides. Workers are reinforcing the protective sand berms, inspecting the stormwater drainage systems and tide valves, and placing equipment in areas most likely to bear the brunt of the impacts.