King tides are returning to the Oregon Coast on Nov. 5, officially kicking off the 2025-26 king tide season. The name king tides refers to the highest tides of the year, which occur in late fall and ...

Like a king towering over his kingdom, king tides bring the ocean to its highest levels, temporarily reshaping coastlines. These naturally occurring tides happen when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align ...

Sitting by the beach and listening to the tide come in is one of my favorite things to do. But if you stop and think about what causes the tide and how our world is so connected, it’s fascinating.

King tides are happening at the Oregon Coast for three days from Dec. 4-6 and are the second to last chance to see the large waves before the 2025-2026 season ends. The name king tides refers to the ...