Northeast outlook
Includes Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York
When will the tides be higher than normal?
Why will they be higher than normal?
- A perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
- Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
- Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.
What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?
- Due to the topography of the northeast (less low lying areas), high tides alone will likely not cause a significant impact on the coast unless accompanied by a storm or strong winds.
Where might I expect high tide flooding?
Tide stations at the following locations have the greatest chance of seeing high tide flooding:
- Bar Harbor, ME; Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Kings Point, NY.
Mid-Atlantic outlook
Includes New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia
When will the tides be higher than normal?
Why will they be higher than normal?
- A perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
- Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
- Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.
What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?
- Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas.
- If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur.
- Lower than normal low tides will also occur.
Where might I expect high tide flooding?
- Bergen Point, NY; Sandy Hook, NJ
Southeast outlook
Includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Eastern Florida coast
When will the tides be higher than normal?
Why will they be higher than normal?
- A perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
- Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
- Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures
What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?
- Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas
- If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur
- Lower than normal low tides will also occur
Where might I expect high tide flooding?
- Charleston, SC; Fort Pulaski, GA; Fernandina Beach, FL
Gulf Coast outlook
Includes Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Western Florida coast
When will the tides be higher than normal?
- The Gulf Coast will not be significantly impacted.
Why won’t they be impacted?
- In many locations of the Gulf Coast, the tidal range is relatively small compared to other regions of the U.S, so they will not be as significantly impacted by a perigean spring tide.
West Coast outlook
Includes California, Oregon, Washington State
When will the tides be higher than normal?
Why will they be higher than normal?
- A perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
- Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?
- Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas.
- If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur.
- Lower than normal low tides will also occur.
Where might I expect High Tide Flooding?
- Tide stations at the following locations have the greatest chance of seeing high tide flooding:
Toke Point, WA; South Beach, OR
Hawaii and the Pacific Islands outlook
Includes Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Midway, Kwajalein, and Wake Island
When will the tides be higher than normal?
Why will they be higher than normal?
- A perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?
- Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas.
- If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur.
- Lower than normal low tides will also occur.
Where might I expect High Tide Flooding?
- Tide stations at the following locations have the greatest chance of seeing high tide flooding:
Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.
ALASKA outlook
When will the tides be higher than normal?
- March 9-12
- April 8-11
- May 7-9
Why will they be higher than normal?
- A perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth, higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
- Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?
- Due to the topography, in particular for southeast Alaska (less low lying areas), tidal flooding will generally not have a significant impact on the coast unless there is a severe storm.
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