Coastal flood advisory issued for SLO County beaches as king tides roll in
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood and high surf advisory for San Luis Obispo County beaches as king tides roll into the area.
The coastal flood advisory is in effect until Friday at 10 p.m., according to the Weather Service.
“Flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches and walkways,” the Weather Service said in its advisory Thursday morning. “Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected.”
Coastal flooding is expected to be worse while tides are high. King tides, the highest and lowest tides of the year, are predicted to happen in San Luis Obispo County on Friday and Saturday.
A high tide of 6.4 feet at Port San Luis occurred at about 7 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Low tide is expected at about 2:45 p.m., with water levels reaching 1.46 feet below the mean high tide line, according to NOAA.
At about 8 a.m. Friday, tides could reach 6.7 feet, and then dip down to about -1.8 feet at 3:25 p.m., according to NOAA.
The high surf advisory is in place until Thursday at 10 p.m., the Weather Service said.
Breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, with the highest waves on west to northwest facing beaches, are expected throughout Thursday, according to the Weather Service.
The high surf advisory warns of dangerous rip currents and an increased risk of ocean drowning.
