King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal under the pull of the super Cold Moon

The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions as rip ...

The science behind King Tides: How lunar phases and gravity cause extreme tides

King Tides, formally known as Perigean-Spring Tides, are exceptionally high tides. These usually occur about three times a ...

‘Dramatic’ king tides return to Washington soon. Here’s when – and what to know

King tides are predicted to return to Washington between Friday, Jan. 2, and Tuesday, Jan. 6, depending on the location. In ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

King Tides About to Slam Santa Barbara Coast

Santa Barbara is expected to see tides up to 7.23 feet high each morning from Thursday, December 4, through Saturday, December 7. The royally high tides will inundate beaches from Goleta to Ventura ...
Coronado Times

King tides offer glimpse of future sea-level rise

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) describes king tides as naturally occurring, predictable high ...

Chesapeake Bay's storm surge tides can be 47% higher than the open ocean

When hurricanes or strong storms sweep up the United States' East Coast and meet the shores of the country's largest estuary, Chesapeake Bay, the familiar pattern of storm activity gets a little more ...