Seawater inundated coastal communities from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay Area
Record-high tides flooded streets, homes and businesses from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay Area this week. A San Pedro tide gauge reached 8.02 feet Monday, breaking its 2005 record, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said tides could remain near record levels through Wednesday, while scientists warned flooding may preview more dangerous conditions this winter.
More context
Coastal communities from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay Area saw seawater inundate streets, homes and businesses this week, The Guardian reported. The National Weather Service said the San Pedro gauge hit 8.02 feet Monday, topping its 7.93-foot mark from 2005. Patch reported that a century-old record at Los Angeles Harbor was broken on consecutive days. In Orange County, forecasters reported a record-setting tide of 8.4 feet at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Near-record water levels may persist through Wednesday, forecasters said. The waterway beneath Newport Boulevard Bridge was temporarily closed Tuesday to limit boat wakes from pushing water into nearby properties. Scientists said the flooding could foreshadow more hazardous conditions this winter.
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Reporting
- Patch — CA Tides Just Smashed A 100-Year Record, But The Worst May Be Yet To Come | Los Angeles, CA Patch
- New York Post — King tides flood SoCal coast, shut down Pacific Coast Highway
- The Guardian — California weather is ‘well into extreme territory’ with historic high tides
- ABC News — King tides inundate streets and flood homes and businesses along both US coasts
- foxweather.com — What are King Tides? | Fox Weather
- lbpost.com — Record-breaking tides and coastal flooding are ‘a preview’ of what’s coming, scientists say
Verifier’s note
Patch, the New York Post, The Guardian, ABC News, Fox Weather, and the Long Beach Post all report record or king tides causing coastal flooding, with the results tying the flooding to California and the current week. The reports are dated October 27–28, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.