California beach communities confront unusually high tides: "It's very unpredictable"

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California beach communities confront unusually high tides: "It's very unpredictable". (2026, October 25). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/california-beach-communities-confront-unusually-high-tides/

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Southern California's coastal areas faced severe impacts from exceptionally high tides over the weekend, exacerbated by warmer weather conditions and the presence of El Niño. The unpredictable nature of these tidal surges caused damage along beaches, with local experts providing updates on the situation.

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Beach communities in Southern California faced damaging waves over the weekend due to unusually high tides caused by warm temperatures and the El Niño weather pattern. Akiko Fujita reported on the situation, highlighting the unpredictability of the conditions. The coastal areas experienced severe surf that threatened property and safety. No specific locations or damages were detailed in the report.

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California beach communities confront unusually high tides: "It's very unpredictable"

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