Event Guide for San Diego California King Tides in November 2024.
The California King Tides occur from Friday, November 15, 2024, to November 17, 2024.
Help visualize rising sea levels by taking photos and contributing them to the California King Tides Project.
Participate to learn about tides and the impact of sea level rise on our local coastline, then head to a nearby marine protected area to document the effects of the King Tides as a citizen scientist for the California King Tides Project.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024: King Tides at North Ponto in Carlsbad at 8:00 AM
Hosted by Surfrider San Diego County
Saturday, November 16, 2024: King Tides at South Cardiff/Seaside Reef in Encinitas at 8:00 AM
Hosted by Surfrider San Diego County
Saturday, November 16, 2024: King Tides at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach at 8:00 AM
Hosted by Surfrider San Diego County
Saturday, November 16, 2024: King Tides at Rose Creek Salt Marsh and Estuary Mike Gotch Bridge from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Located at 2600 North Mission Bay Drive in San Diego
Hosted by Friends of Rose Creek
Saturday, November 16, 2024: King Tide Hike at Tijuana Estuary in Imperial Beach from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Presented by the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and California State Parks, with support from the San Diego Natural History Museum and the San Diego Bird Alliance.
Sunday, November 17, 2024: King Tides at South Carlsbad State Park at 8:45 AM
Presented by Preserve Calavera and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Saturday, December 14, 2024: Wandering the King Tides at Kendall-Frost Marsh from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Kendall-Frost Marsh is located at 2055 Pacific Beach Drive in San Diego
Presented by the San Diego Bird Alliance and UC San Diego Natural Reserve System
The California King Tides Project helps visualize potential future sea levels by observing today’s highest tides.
You can contribute by capturing and sharing photos of the shoreline during King Tides to document the changes due to sea level rise.
Submit Your Photos for the California King Tides Map
Access the California King Tides Map Online
Guidelines for Taking King Tide Photos
Capture Photos of the Highest Tides
Include Local Infrastructure
(meaning human-made structures in your area, like bridges, roads, seawalls, pathways, etc., affected by the high tides, if possible)
Remember to enable your Geolocation Services.
Safety Information for California King Tides
Never turn your back on the ocean.
Wear appropriate footwear.
Be aware of the weather conditions.
High tides may be higher than usual.
Expect big splashes.
Be alert for flooding.
Pathways or rocks may be slippery.
Watch for large waves.
Stay mindful of marine debris.
Please ensure you are not disturbing any animals that are feeding or roosting.
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California King Tides 2024 Schedule
Friday, December 13, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Times and dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the latest information.
