MENDOCINO CO., 12/29/25 – Beaches and low-lying shoreline areas along the Mendocino Coast could face hazardous conditions and minor flooding as king tides arrive Wednesday, the National Weather Service said Monday.
According to the weather service, king tides may bring minor flooding to Arena Cove through Sunday. King tides are naturally occurring extra-high tides that occur when the sun and moon align and exert a stronger gravitational pull on the ocean.
Predicted morning high tides at Arena Cove are:
- Thursday: 8:06 a.m.
- Friday: 8:59 a.m.
- Saturday: 9:51 a.m.
The highest risk of flooding is Friday, when high tide is forecast to reach 7.5 feet at Arena Cove. Coastal flooding can occur when water levels exceed 7.9 feet along the Mendocino Coast.
King tides could also impact low-lying areas in Albion, Fort Bragg and Mendocino, particularly harbors, beach parking lots and coastal trails.
Mendocino County’s many microclimates can produce varying conditions from one area to another. Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and weather alerts at weather.gov.
Bay City News’ Gabe Agcaoili contributed to this article.