King tides, a term which describes what are typically some of the highest tides of the year, are scheduled to occur on Dec. 23 and 24. What to know
Note that while king tides are known for being exceptionally high, it is low tides that may provide the best opportunity for beachgoers. During these even lower tides, it may be possible to see even more creatures in tidepools and along the shoreline.
King tides as high as 7 feet above sea level hit some San Diego County beaches on Monday, which was capable of causing flooding in low-lying coastal areas.King tides are predictable but they are often high enough to cause beach erosion, street flooding and flooding of some homes or businesses that are close enough to the coast. In the past, the very high tide has caused flooding in places like Imperial Beach and La Jolla Shores.
While king tides are not caused by sea-level rise, they can give"us an idea moving forward in time what future tide levels could look like as our sea levels are rising," NBC 7 Meteorologist Sheena Parveen said. The City of San Diego is projected to see a rise between 1.2 and 2.8 feet by 2050.
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