Malibu homes battered by big surf and abnormally high tides back in Dec. 2014. Photo: KTLA
Fueled by a large supermoon and a sizable swell, the California coast is currently experiencing some larger than normal tides. On Tuesday through Friday mornings, the tide is expected to rise to a whopping 7 1/2 feet. That large height was enough for the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning for Southern California.
As a southwest swell begins to fade throughout the week, another northwest pulse begins to fill in for Southern and Central California. Forecasts say surf will top out around head-high for SoCal by Thursday, while north of Point Conception can expect waves well overhead. That jump coupled with the already large tides is creating concern for some low-lying residential areas. Parking lots, buildings, and even some houses are preparing for the possibility of flooding.
Residents in the coastal regions of Los Angeles country have been picking up sandbags to block the water as announced by council member Mike Bonin via Facebook.
In addition to the flooding dilemma, a high surf advisory has been issued with concern for inexperienced swimmers getting caught in riptides. But surfers, on the other hand, can expect a fun couple days.
