NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Residents and property owners in Newport Beach are urged to prepare immediately for King Tides expected to impact Southern California in late November through the new year.
The police department said ocean levels could rise a foot or higher above what was recorded in October, a record-breaking high tide of 8.4 feet.
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These King Tides are expected to significantly increase the risk of coastal flooding in low-lying, flood-prone areas, including waterfront properties.
King Tides are expected to impact the city on the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 to 27; the week of Christmas, Dec. 22 to 26 and into January 2027.
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Newport Beach city crews continue to prepare infrastructure for the incoming King Tides by reinforcing protective sand berms, inspecting stormwater infrastructure, maintaining tide valves and pumping systems and positioning equipment and personnel in vulnerable areas.
While the city continues to do its part to prepare, it's urging residents to take the following precautions to protect against tidal flooding:
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Super El Niño continues to cause impacts on both U.S. coasts, and will do so heading into winter 2026–27.
Warm water in the Pacific leads to more flooding along the West Coast, especially in places like Newport Beach.
Above-average water levels combined with unusually high tides can lead to tidal flooding, but also cause beach erosion.
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