California King Tides Ran Up to 1.7 Feet Above Forecast, and Newport Beach Warns of Near 9-Foot Tides by Christmas Eve

Nature World News | 03.11.2026 09:20
Update Note: This article reports new information involving the late-October king tides following Nature World News' earlier coverage of the El Niño Kelvin wave. Latest verified data: KOMO News analysis published 8:34 a.m. PDT Oct. 27, 2026, and Associated Press reporting from Oct. 28, 2026, citing the National Weather Service.