King Tide – 98569

Grabbed a camera and went out to sample the scene. I was out at high tide this morning.

In the news:

Nov 20, 2023 KOIN

Surging king tides could combine with deadly sneaker waves in PNW

John Ross Ferrara

More info:

Cliff Mass Weather Blog

Nov 27, 2023

Are King Tides a Threat During the Next Two Months?

“There will be little problem of high tides and flooding without a strong low-pressure system moving in…so we need to watch the forecasts for the next few months. Right now pressure is well above normal…and will remain that way for several days.”

 

Ocean Shores tide predictions are similar to Westport.

Image above:

Posted in the recent edition of The Ocean Observer top of page B-2

My thought is that we are in a high pressure weather pattern with chilly winds from the east. Surely, King Tide conditions have been more severe in the past.

Having a Good Day

No Stress

Olympic Mountains and hotel at the north end of town.

Getting his kite back. (He got it)

When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:

Westport – coastal weather cam here.

 

Possibly of interest:

98569 Coastal Erosion Attitudes

Imagine telling the fishing boat captains over at Westport that their access to a 100 year old armor-plated harbor was going to be let go