King tide season is almost here.

The exceptionally high tides, which in 2025 will occur in November, December and January, according to the Oregon King Tide Project , are an opportunity for excitement on the Oregon coast, but come with a heavy dose of caution for anyone hoping to see them.

Before you pull on your rain gear and head out into the elements, here is everything you need to know about the king tides this year.

What is a king tide?

Like “supermoon,” the term “king tide” is not scientific. Its closest scientific analog is a perigean spring tide , which occurs a few times a year when the sun and moon are slightly closer to the Earth, resulting in slightly higher and lower tides. The effect is most pronounced during the full or new moon, when the three bodies are aligned.

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