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.

King tides will sweep across San Diego beaches this weekend and a few others over the next few months, sending powerful waves surging against seawalls and making for unusually low tides—prime opportunities to explore tide pools.

Central Coast beaches that offer good spots to do some tide-pooling include Point Lobos State Natural Preserve, referred to as “The crown jewel of the California State Park System.” The tide pools along its rocky shore are alive with anemones, urchins, mussels and other creatures.

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.

King tides will sweep across San Diego beaches this weekend and a few others over the next few months, sending powerful waves surging against seawalls and making for unusually low tides — prime opportunities to explore tide pools.

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