King Tides Wash Ashore on the Bay

Well, we can’t say we weren’t warned. The predicted king tides have landed, and parts of the Bay Area foreshore are underwater. Latitude sales manager Nicki Bennett is in Sausalito this morning and tells us parts of the shoreline are underwater. “South Beach Riggers was pumping water out of their shop and most waterfront businesses were working to secure things,” Nicki tells us. Folks downtown are saying it’s the highest they have seen it. “It was a seven-foot tide, but it read over eight feet in the marina,” she adds.

Some sources are saying this is the highest tide since 1998. If today’s water levels are an indication of what’s to come, we’re going to have to make some real adjustments for future sea levels. The king tides are expected to return on Saturday, so keep that in mind when planning your day.

How are things looking in your area? Let us know and send pics to [email protected].