PORTLAND, Ore. — King Tides season is here! The high tides attract many visitors and photographers to the Oregon Coast throughout the fall and winter, and they'll be visible this weekend.
The tides happen because of the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. When the moon and the Earth's orbit comes close to the sun — and the sun, moon and Earth are directly aligned — then the gravitational influence on the tides increases, causing extremely high tides.
The dates below are when people can expect to see the King Tides, according to the Oregon King Tides Project:
- Nov. 15-17, 2024
- Dec. 13-15, 2024
- Jan. 11-13, 2025
With the King Tides comes the possibility of minor tidal overflow flooding, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns. The agency urges anyone traveling along Highway 101 to avoid driving through any flood waters.
