High tides cause coastal flooding in La Paz and Southern California

Coastal communities in La Paz, Mexico, and Southern California, United States, have experienced flooding due to exceptionally high tides.

In La Paz, rising sea levels have inundated sectors such as El Comitán and areas near the La Paz International Airport. Researchers attribute the phenomenon to a combination of the full moon and the El Niño 2026 pattern, which is pushing warm water masses toward the Pacific coast and raising sea levels by an additional 25 to 30 centimeters. Local authorities have urged caution regarding flooded roadways.

In Southern California, the Hunter's Moon triggered record-breaking tides. In San Pedro, tide gauges reported a height of 8.02 feet, surpassing the previous record set in 2005. Flooding has been reported in Long Beach, Newport Beach, and various low-lying areas within Los Angeles and Orange counties. Coastal flood warnings remain in effect for both counties through Thursday.