When is the next king tide 2022

The rising and falling of the sea is a phenomenon upon which we can always depend. Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. There are some factors that cause the tides to be higher than what is "normally" seen from day to day. This bulletin tells you when you may experience higher than normal high tides for the period of time between March and May of 2022.

We also publish annual high tide flooding reports that present a broad outlook of what to expect for a given year in terms of high tide flooding, as well as a summary of high tide flooding events for the previous calendar year.

Higher than normal high tides alone do not necessarily cause coastal flooding. However, they are becoming increasingly impactful due to continued sea level rise. High tide flooding that inundates busy streets, and washes out beaches is more likely to occur during these periods depending on your location along the coast. More severe flooding may result if adverse weather—heavy rains, strong wind or big waves—conditions are present.

Select your region to see when you may experience higher than normal tides that may cause flooding.

The NOAA Coastal Inundation Dashboard provides real-time water levels with forecasts out to 48 hours for all tidal stations.

View an archive of past high tide flooding dates for all regions.

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Why will they be higher than normal?

• In May, a perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
• Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
• Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• Low lying areas may flood, however high tides alone will likely not cause a significant impact on the coast in most areas unless accompanied by a storm or strong winds.
• Lower than normal low tides will also occur.

Why will they be higher than normal?

• In May, a perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
• Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
• Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas.
• If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur.
• Lower than normal low tides will also occur.

Why will they be higher than normal?

• In May, a perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
• Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
• Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas
• If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur.
• Lower than normal low tides will also occur.

Why will they be higher than normal?

• The West Coast is unlikely to experience coastal flooding based primarily on tides this spring.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• The West Coast will not be significantly impacted.

Why will they be higher than normal?

• In May, a perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
• Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
• Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• Minor tidal flooding along the coast, in particular in low-lying areas
• If a storm occurs at this time, increased levels of tidal flooding and coastal erosion may occur
• Lower than normal low tides will also occur.

Why will they be higher than normal?

• In May, a perigean spring tide will be occurring. This is when the moon is either new or full and closest to earth. Higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides will occur.
• Tides will increase leading up to and after the June 21 summer solstice, due to the position of the sun relative to the earth's equator.
• Mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• Due to the topography, in particular for southeast Alaska (less low lying areas), tidal flooding will generally not have a significant impact on the coast unless there is a severe storm.
• Lower than normal low tides will also occur.

Why will they be higher than normal?

• This region will not be significantly impacted.

What kind of impact might I expect along the coast?

• For Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the tidal range is relatively small compared to other regions of the U.S, so these locations will not be significantly impacted by a perigean spring tide. However, local flooding may occur due to wave, rainfall, and elevated groundwater effects — particularly if there is a severe storm.

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