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King Tides to Peak This Week, Raising Flood Risk in Florida and the Southeast

Driven by a full moon near perigee, forecasters expect north to northeast winds to moderate, not erase, flooding.

An aerial photo shows a man riding his bike along a flooded Sausalito/Mill Valley bike path during the “king tide” in Mill Valley, Calif., on Jan. 3, 2022. 
Reed Freidinger walks with his dog along a flooded Sausalito/Mill Valley bike path during the “king tide” in Mill Valley, Calif., on Jan. 3, 2022.
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A vehicle navigates high water on Gulfstream Rd., in Dania Beach near the entrance to Harbour Towne Marina, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Wednesday marked the peak of King Tide season with the full moon . (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • The highest remaining lunar high tides of 2025 run through next Monday, with peak morning highs expected Thursday and Friday across many coastlines.
  • Water levels are projected to rise roughly 1 to 3 feet in many areas, including about a foot above typical months at Port Everglades, and NOAA reports recent tides running higher than predicted in South Florida.
  • National Weather Service guidance calls for winds up to about 28 mph from the north and northeast with a passing front, a setup that should amplify tides less than October’s strong easterly flow.
  • Forecasters say conditions could still trigger coastal flood advisories around the St. Johns River and in low‑lying communities such as St. Augustine, Palm Beach and Key West, with docks and some roadways likely to be overtopped at high tide.
  • Impacts are expected to remain below October’s flooding in most places, and a dry forecast this week should limit compounding rainfall effects, though residents near tidal basins are urged to plan detours and protect vehicles from saltwater.