High Tides Bring Coastal Flooding to Southern California
High Tides Bring Coastal Flooding to Southern California
US · Published Oct 28, 2026
• Exceptionally high tides are causing coastal flooding along the Los Angeles and Orange County coastlines. On Monday, San Pedro recorded an all-time high tide of 8.02 feet, surpassing the previous record of 7.93 feet set in
• Newport Beach experienced flooding in low-lying areas with tides reaching 8.3 feet, and a forecasted tide of 8.5 feet is expected Tuesday. Sand berms and water pumps have been deployed to mitigate damage, and over 25,000 sandbags have been distributed to residents. Coastal flood warnings and advisories remain in effect until 1 p.m. Thursday. The tides are running 1 to 1.7 feet above predictions in Orange County and 1 to 1.5 feet above predictions in Los Angeles County. Dry weather persists inland, but a storm system may bring rain to Southern California over Halloween weekend.

Impact & Risks

Minor flooding is affecting harbor walkways, beach parking lots, bike paths, and beaches, with more significant flooding possible in areas with little or no sandy beach. Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island have been particularly impacted, though sandbag use has helped limit damage. Rail service along the Orange County coastline has been disrupted, with Metrolink suspending service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations through Friday. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to take precautions to protect their homes and vehicles.

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