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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 25, 2026Los Angeles County

National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Advisory for LA County Beaches

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A coastal flood advisory goes into effect at 5 a.m. Sunday for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches due to anticipated record-challenging high tides between 7.5 and 8 feet. The advisory runs through 1 p.m. Thursday, warning of likely minor coastal flooding affecting harbor walkways, beach parking lots, and bike paths.

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Why It Matters

Coastal residents and visitors face shallow flooding of parking lots, walkways, and bike paths during high tide hours from Sunday through Thursday, followed by potential storm activity and rain later in the week.

Key Facts

  • A coastal flood advisory begins at 5 a.m. Sunday and runs until 1 p.m. Thursday for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
  • High tides are expected to reach between 7.5 and 8 feet during morning hours Sunday through Thursday.
  • Tides from Monday through Wednesday could challenge the existing record of 7.93 feet set in San Pedro on Jan. 10, 2005.
  • Minor coastal flooding is likely, causing shallow flooding of harbor walkways, beach parking lots, and bike paths.
  • Areas including Long Beach, Malibu, and Newport Beach have experienced recent high surf damage.
  • A moderate rip current risk is expected during the advisory period.
  • Warmer weather with daytime highs in the mid- to upper 70s is anticipated early next week.
  • A significant storm system is projected to approach the area starting late next week, with a 90% chance of rain between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2.
  • Weather records for these tides go back to 1924.

Who's Mentioned

locationNewport Beach“Area that has seen substantial damage from high surf”OrganizationNational Weather Service“Issued the coastal flood advisory and weather forecasts”locationOrange County“County subject to the coastal flood advisory”locationWest Coast“Region where low pressure is forming”locationSan Pedro“Site of the current tide record set in 2005”locationMalibu“Area that has seen substantial damage from high surf”locationLos Angeles“County subject to the coastal flood advisory”locationCalifornia“State where a significant storm system may impact local areas”locationLong Beach“Area that has seen substantial damage from high surf”