Four young men almost had to be rescued near the mouth of Netarts Bay on New Year’s Day, according to the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District. Crews received a call for a

A group of young men made it home safe on New Year’s Day after struggling against the King Tide near the mouth of the Netarts Bay in a “very small, overloaded,

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 during winter in Oregon. When they happen, beaches can ...

The biggest and brightest supermoon of the year, the “Beaver Moon,” is currently illuminating the night sky, as the lunar sphere enters its closest orbit to earth. And with the Beaver Moon – that’s the name for a November full moon – comes larger ...

The king tides return to the Oregon Coast annually and while these highest tides of the year can cause flooding, erosion, and impacts to buildings and roads, especially during storms, they offer opportunities for scientists and land planners. Observing ...

Press Democrat photographer Kent Porter captured the scene in Bodega Bay Friday and Saturday, as debris washed ashore at Salmon Creek State Beach and kite surfers took advantage of high winds at

Documenting king tides and acting as responsible stewards during low tides is vital for safeguarding the future of our coast. The king tides expose the beauty and fragility of our environment; it is up to us to ensure that what we see today thrives for all future generations of San Diegans.

Each winter, visitors flock to the Oregon Coast to witness King Tide events. As locals, we too are mesmerized by the power of the ocean – and we love watching big waves hit the shore. But there's a key difference between high tides and large swells ...