California King Tides Project
@kingtides.bsky.social
300 followers 170 following 130 posts
Since 2010, the CA King Tides Project has collected photos of the highest tides to show their impact on the shore. Join the community science project: linktr.ee/californiakingtides Next dates: Dec 4-5 2025, Jan 2-3 2026, + 11/6 & 12/6 in some locations
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Pinned
kingtides.bsky.social
Hi King Tides Community! We need your help to photograph the upcoming King Tides. Your photos help us understand what's vulnerable to flooding today, plan for future sea level rise, and get us all talking and thinking about the impacts of the climate crisis. What can we do to make a difference?
(🧵)
A person taking a photo of splashing waves against a staircase and rocks at the ocean
kingtides.bsky.social
To learn more, visit: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #kingtides #californiakingtides #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
kingtides.bsky.social
Our updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance supports inclusive planning and resources to help all communities, especially those with fewer means to prepare and respond.
kingtides.bsky.social
As sea levels rise, inland streets, such as this one in a Long Beach neighborhood, could flood more often—disrupting daily life and threatening homes.
A photo of a flooded street at Claremont Avenue in Long Beach. Cars on the street are parked on flooded roads. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Claremont Avenue in Long Beach, CA (1/21/2023)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
kingtides.bsky.social
You can browse King Tide photos on our photo map: www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/ga...

#kingtides #californiakingtidesproject #risingtides #californiakingtides
kingtides.bsky.social
If you represent a community group or local government that would like to host a King Tides event, please let us know at [email protected].
kingtides.bsky.social
Mark those dates on your calendar so you can start thinking about where and when you'll take your #KingTides photographs. Your participation makes the Project possible and we appreciate you!
kingtides.bsky.social
In southern California and some northern California locations, very high predicted tides will also take place on November 6th and December 6, 2025.
kingtides.bsky.social
The next dates for the California King Tides Project will be statewide on December 4th and 5th, 2025 and January 2nd and 3rd, 2026. Website: www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/

#kingtides
#californiakingtidesproject #risingtides #californiakingtides
kingtides.bsky.social
Hi King Tides Community! We need your help to photograph the upcoming King Tides. Your photos help us understand what's vulnerable to flooding today, plan for future sea level rise, and get us all talking and thinking about the impacts of the climate crisis. What can we do to make a difference?
(🧵)
A person taking a photo of splashing waves against a staircase and rocks at the ocean
kingtides.bsky.social
Mark those dates on your calendar so you can start thinking about where and when you'll take your #KingTides photographs. Your participation makes the Project possible and we appreciate you!
kingtides.bsky.social
In southern California and some northern California locations, very high predicted tides will also take place on November 6th and December 6th, 2025.
kingtides.bsky.social
The next dates for the California King Tides Project will be statewide on December 4th and 5th, 2025 and January 2nd and 3rd, 2026. Website: www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/

#kingtides #californiakingtidesproject #risingtides #californiakingtides
kingtides.bsky.social
Our updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance promotes equitable access to the coast for all. To learn about the Coastal Commission’s recommendations to address sea level rise impacts visit: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr/

#EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice #coastforall
kingtides.bsky.social
As sea levels rise, moments like this may become more common and limit access to nature, especially for people with mobility issues.

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #coastalaccess
kingtides.bsky.social
A King Tide briefly flooded a trail in Los Osos’ Sweet Springs Nature Preserve in December 2021.
(🧵)
#californiakingtides #californiakingtidesproject #kingtides
A photo of pedestrians at Sweet Springs Nature Preserve navigating pedestrian walkways after flooding from a King Tide Event. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Sweet Springs Nature Preserve (12/4/2021)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
kingtides.bsky.social
The Coastal Commission’s updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance calls for planning that protects public spaces and the people who rely on them.

Learn more: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr/
California Coastal Commission
coastal.ca.gov
kingtides.bsky.social
Extreme tides like this preview how sea level rise could intensify flooding and threaten coastal infrastructure.

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
#kingtides #californiakingtides
kingtides.bsky.social
Waves crash over Pacifica’s pier during a January 2022 King Tide.
A photo of waves from a King Tide high tide event crashing into the Pacifica Municipal Pier. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Pacifica Municipal Pier (1/4/2022)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR
kingtides.bsky.social
Learn more: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr/

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
California Coastal Commission
coastal.ca.gov
kingtides.bsky.social
This bike path at Bothin Marsh was briefly submerged during last February’s King Tides, offering a glimpse of future sea level rise impacts.

The Coastal Commission’s updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance provides equitable, long-term solutions to keep public spaces safe and accessible for all.
A photo of a kayaker floating over a flooded part of Bothin Marsh, close to a road. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Bothin Marsh (2/10/2024)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR
Reposted by California King Tides Project
thecacoast.bsky.social
At Torrey Pines State Beach, King Tides flood a walkway and preview how rising sea levels could threaten California. These impacts could affect public access, infrastructure, and safety.
A photo of waves from a King Tide event washing over ripraf and flooding a pedestrian walkway at Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego, California. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Torrey Pines State Beach (1/2/2022).” On the bottom right part of the slide, text reads “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.