King tides can result in water levels that are markedly higher than typical high tides, often leading to coastal flooding and unique scenic experiences. A typical high tide in our area can vary between 3 to 7 feet.

One Scripps oceanographer is throwing down the gauntlet on the term king tides. Here’s why he says there should be a royal court of tides instead.

It's been a dramatic weekend on the coast as king tides rolled along the San Diego County shoreline, bringing waves up to 7 feet high.

The Oregon Coast’s famed king tides return for the first time this season on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's how to safely view them.

Along the coast it’s the tail end of some especially high tides as a coastal flooding advisory was in effect throughout the weekend, commonly known as king tides. These tides refer to the higher tides some places may see throughout the year.

Researchers use community-submitted king tide photos to validate climate change models. This year's King Tides Project is scheduled for Nov. 15-17 and Dec. 13-15.

King tides along the Oregon Coast can be seen over the next few months and people are encouraged to photograph what they see.

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