King tides are the highest tides of the year, but scientists have a different name for them: perigean spring tides. The name doesn't refer to the season of the year — along the California coast, the most dramatic tides often occur in the winter — but ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. King tides return to Southern California coastlines Thursday and Friday, reaching 1 to 2 feet higher than normal ocean swells. The National Weather Service warns of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The California coast will experience unusually high tides and possible minor flooding in some areas ...

The California Coastal Commission is encouraging beachgoers to help document this winter’s king tides in an effort to help scientists and public officials visualize what the coastline could look like with sea-level rise. King tides, which are typically ...

Planning on taking a leisurely morning stroll along the coast this weekend? Be warned: Your favorite stretch of sand might be underwater. The first of two winter season “King Tides” is expected on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 15 and 16, when the mega tides ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to finding the best beaches, locals almost always know best. And Laguna Beach's sandy shores are no exception. Situated beneath oceanfront mansions perched atop striking cliffs, the ...

Over the weekend, the moon, Earth and sun will all come into alignment, causing the California coast to see unusually high tides, known as king tides. The planetary confluence combined with the gravitational pull of the sun and moon will bring some of the ...