Seven-Foot King Tide Waves to Hit Oregon Coast New Year’s Day

A huge king tide wave. Photo via Oregon King Tides via Flickr CC2.

Seven-foot king tide waves will start hitting shores Saturday on the Oregon Coast and are expected to push through the weekend, roaring into the new year on Monday, January 3, 2022. The latest marks the third in this winter’s series of king tides, which happen every winter. While a massive and awe-inspiring sight, on the downside king tides are known to lead to coastal flooding and can impact the natural and human-built environment.

Prepare for King Tide Waves

Make sure and check the forecast before you head out to the coast, especially in light of snow

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