"A king tide is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. Tides are long-period waves that roll around the planet as the ocean is "pulled" back and forth by the moon ...

Recent Big Ocean Swells and wild surf conditions left some area beaches partially or wholly denuded of sand. The powerful waves pulled sand off the beach and moved it into deeper waters offshore, ...

As king tides surged and gusty winds blew Thursday morning, waves slashed against San Diego beaches Thursday and some areas experienced some coastal flooding. At the coast alone, high surf advisories, ...

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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 ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — King tides are expected to return to San Diego’s coastline this weekend, thanks to the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. Put simply, king tides are a result of how far ...

The creek crossing at the Oceano Dunes was closed once again Wednesday. Officials said in a social media post the closure was due to high tide and large surf causing hazardous conditions for the ...

Assuming you’re not stuck in a prison cell without windows, you could feasibly keep track of the moon and tides by walking outside and jotting things down in your notebook. Alternatively, you could ...

Along the Pacific, the ocean is no longer a distant backdrop but an active, punishing force that is pushing into streets, ...

The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard warning for Imperial Beach, La Jolla Shores, Del Mar and Cardiff until at least noon Tuesday. Officials suggest avoiding low-lying places such as ...

Southern California is bracing for a combination of the highest tides of the year and large waves Jan. 11-12. While the term King Tide isn’t a scientific term, it is used to describe very high tides, ...

King Tides and a Pacific storm could bring flooding to California’s coast. Here’s what to know, safety tips, and how to join ...