King tides
King tides are the highest tides of the year. They come with the new and full moon, when the moon is closest to Earth.
Boston11:37 AMMon, Oct 2611.2 ftProvincetown11:44 AMMon, Oct 2611.0 ftHampton Beach11:39 AMMon, Oct 269.9 ftHilton Head8:30 AMMon, Oct 267.7 ftSan Diego9:18 AMMon, Oct 267.0 ftCharleston8:18 AMMon, Oct 266.8 ftLong Beach9:17 AMMon, Oct 266.7 ftMyrtle Beach7:49 AMMon, Oct 266.7 ftOcean Beach San Francisco10:50 AMMon, Oct 266.6 ftSanta Monica9:22 AMMon, Oct 266.6 ftAvalon, Catalina Island9:16 AMMon, Oct 266.5 ftSan Francisco11:39 AMMon, Oct 266.5 ftLa Jolla9:13 AMMon, Oct 266.4 ftNewport Beach9:09 AMMon, Oct 266.4 ftHalf Moon Bay10:39 AMMon, Oct 266.4 ft
King tides are not storms, but when they meet a storm the flooding can be serious.
Many cities track king tides to see what future sea level rise will look like.
Tide FAQ
When are king tides?
Usually a few days a year around new and full moons, mostly in late fall and winter.
Are king tides dangerous?
They can flood low roads and beaches, especially with wind or rain.