Higher-than-normal (and lower-than-normal tides) are heading back to San Diego's coasts toward the end of the week, according to NBC 7 meteorologists.

King tides — the phenomenon that describes what are typically some of the highest tides of the year — are happening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. These uniquely high tides are caused by a stronger-than-normal gravitational pull from the moon and sun .

Thursday's full moon is also a supermoon , so the pull is even stronger. This December full moon is most commonly known as the "Cold Moon", mirroring the icy temperatures from which the moon rises. This name comes from the Native American Mohawk tribe's traditions, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac .

The highest tides of the month come during the full and new moon. A supermoo

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