Exceptionally High Tides Could Swamp Southern California Coast, Officials Warn

California coast prepares for high tides due to the Hunter's Moon

The already battered Southern California coast was hit with more high tides last night thanks to the Hunter's Moon.

Water floods Newport Beach streets with possible record high tides ahead

A coastal flooding advisory is in effect in parts of Orange County.

Newport Beach braces for potentially record-breaking king tides

Newport Beach city officials have warned that this week’s king tides are the first in a series of unusually high tides expected over the coming months, including November, December and into the new year.

America in Photos: High Tide in Long Beach, Midterm Elections, and US Grand Prix

Water surrounds damaged homes as high tide comes in in Long Beach, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2026. The Long Beach Peninsula is preparing for renewed coastal flooding and erosion as an approaching storm brings rain, possible thunderstorms and dangerous surf, following weeks of powerful waves that have damaged beachfront homes and boardwalks. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

King Tides Trigger Coastal Flood Alerts Across Southern California, Newport Beach Declares Emergency

King tides are pushing coastal flood advisories and warnings across six Southern California counties through Thursday, prompting Newport Beach to declare a local emergency and activate its emergency operations center.

Exceptionally high tides could swamp Southern California coast, officials warn

Newport Beach officials are warning residents about an increased risk of coastal flooding as exceptionally high tides are expected to impact Southern California in the coming days. A tide gauge near Balboa Island recorded a high tide of 7.6 feet on Saturday, according to city officials. The reading was nearly 2 feet higher than the [...]