November 19, 2025
King tides are the annual extreme-high tides that occur whenever the moon is closest to Earth. They are a dramatic feature of Washington winters – and a glimpse of what our future along Washington’s coasts may look like as sea levels rise.
Washington Sea Grant invites you to join us at two free king tides viewing parties in December: at Bendiksen Landing in South Bend on December 5 and at Percival Landing Park in Olympia on ...
Read MoreOctober 30, 2025
The first series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, is set to reach Washington shores November 5-9. Residents and visitors to Washington’s coast are invited to capture these high water events in photos and upload them to the MyCoast website or phone app.
King tide events give us the opportunity to peek into the future and see what the impacts of sea level rise could ...
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2025
By Sydney Fishman, WSG Coastal Management Specialist
The Lower Willapa River, including the cities of Raymond and South Bend, is beloved by its residents for its access to nature, sense of community, and small-town charm. The Willapa River and nearby Pacific coastline support a variety of commercial and recreational activities. Yet there are tradeoffs to living in this low-lying part of Washington state. While waterfront challenges like flooding and erosion have always been a fact of life ...
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