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2. Heavy surf causes coastal chaos across SLO County. See the ...

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   Storm driven high swells on the ocean combined with seasonal high tides combined to cause coastal erosion and water rescues Dec. 28, 2023. Pier Ave. beach ramp at Oceano Dunes was closed as waves ...

3. Massive waves on California coast cause flooding, force ... - AOL

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   Massive waves on California coast cause flooding, force evacuations. December 30, 2023 at 4:54 PM ... while coinciding with the latest arrival of exceptionally high tides known as king tides. ...

4. High surf causes flooding, water rescues on SLO County coast

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   “The waves and high tide were just overwhelming the beach,” Collins said. High surf left foam around the Pier Avenue kiosk at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area on Dec. 28, 2023.

5. Tidal range - Wikipedia

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   Tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide. Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and Sun, by Earth's rotation and by centrifugal force caused by Earth's progression around the Earth-Moon barycenter. Tidal range depends on time and location.

6. Tidal flooding - Wikipedia

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   Tidal flooding, also known as sunny day flooding [1] or nuisance flooding, [2] is the temporary inundation of low-lying areas, especially streets, during exceptionally high tide events, such as at full and new moons. The highest tides of the year may be known as the king tide, with the month varying by location. These kinds of floods tend not ...

7. King tide - Wikipedia

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   King tide is not a scientific term, nor is it used in a scientific context. The expression originated in Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific nations to describe especially high tides that occur a few times per year. It is now used in North America as well, [1] particularly in low-lying South Florida, where king tides can cause tidal flooding.

8. More monster waves will collide with the California coast ...

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   High wind alerts are in effect for California’s central coast and the Bay Area on Friday as wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected. These strong wind gusts will churn up waters even further.

9. King tides are arriving in California. Here's what they can ...

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