November King Tides Swamp Bay Area Foreshores
Did you notice the uber-high waters this weekend? Woody Skoriak wanted to stop by his favorite waterfront café in Sausalito on Saturday, and had to navigate the floods due to this month’s king tides.
“Johnny Cash’s song ‘Five Feet High and Rising’ was about waters rising and flooding on a farm … 2-ft high and rising, then 3-ft, 4-ft and eventually 5-ft,” Woody wrote. “Those same lyrics might have described Saturday’s king tide for November, which in this case was 7-ft high … and rising.”
“No place in Sausalito felt the flooding more than Sausalito’s Anchorage 5 Restaurant, arguably one of Sausalito’s most popular cafés, and a true local favorite,” he continued. “But when the waters rise, patrons need to do a little navigating to get there, though all agree, especially your author, that it’s worth it!”
“Other areas in Sausalito and around the Bay flooded as well, but Gate 5 Road in Sausalito still seems to remain the ‘no-go zone’ for king tides. So locals walk around from neighboring streets. Its all part of living (and dining) on the waterfront.”
Before Clipper YH raised the Basin 2 & 3 parking lot I remember wading through knee high water to the Basin 3 gate. Sadly with global warming meaning melted ice caps and higher tides I may have to do that again. Will there be “Emperor” tides in the future? I know I’m preaching to the choir here.
An added note: If there is standing water on Harbor Dr. or Gate 5 Rd. it’s backed up salty Bay water, so don’t drive thru, especially don’t drive thru fast and spray the underside and engine compartment of your vehicle — it will test the manufacturer’s rust warranty.