OC Coastal High Tides: Flood Advisory and Metrolink OC Line Suspension
NWS Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for Orange County coastal areas through Aug. 12, with minor evening high-tide flooding expected each night between 7:30–10 PM. Metrolink's Orange County Line is suspended between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside through Aug. 14 due to forecast high tides.
NWS San Diego issued and reissued the Coastal Flood Advisory for Orange County coastal zones. Metrolink suspended Orange County Line service south of Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo. Coastal cities from Seal Beach through San Clemente face minor evening inundation risk; south-county rail riders are directly affected.
A multi-day Coastal Flood Advisory for minor flooding during evening high tides (peaks ~7.2–7.5 ft), combined with a planned Metrolink Orange County Line suspension between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside Aug. 10–14 for high-tide risk to the coastal rail corridor.
Orange County coastal areas (NWS coastal zones) — low-lying parking lots, parks, and roads near the shore. Rail impact: Metrolink OC Line south of Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station through Oceanside (corridor continues into San Diego County).
Metrolink announced the suspension Aug. 7; service out Aug. 10–14. NWS Coastal Flood Advisory reissued Aug. 10 for evening high tides through 11 PM PDT Wednesday Aug. 12. Peak evening tides roughly 7:30–10 PM each night of the advisory window.
Astronomical high tides (king-tide cycle) raise evening water levels enough to flood low coastal infrastructure and threaten portions of the near-shore rail right-of-way. Metrolink is suspending service preemptively rather than waiting for water on the tracks.
The NWS San Diego Coastal Flood Advisory for Orange County Coastal Areas remains active through 11 PM PDT Wednesday, Aug. 12. Minor coastal flooding is expected during evening high tides each night, with peaks of approximately 7.2–7.5 ft occurring between 7:30 and 10 PM. Metrolink's Orange County Line suspension between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside remains in effect through Aug. 14.
NWS forecasts impacts including inundation of low-lying parking lots, parks, and roadways along the OC coast. NOAA tide gauge data recorded a king tide forecast of 6.9 ft at 20:04 on Aug. 10, consistent with advisory projections. A high tide alert was also logged at Newport Beach in the early hours of Aug. 10. The prior evening (Aug. 9) saw a king tide forecast of 6.6 ft at 19:11, confirming the pattern of elevated tidal cycles across the advisory window.
Metrolink suspended Orange County Line service south of Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station beginning Aug. 10. The suspension covers the segment to Oceanside and is scheduled to remain in place through Aug. 14. The action was taken preemptively due to forecast high tides posing a risk to the coastal rail corridor. Riders requiring travel south of Laguna Niguel are advised to consult Metrolink's service page for alternate transit options.
The advisory window closes after the evening high-tide cycle on Aug. 12, but the Metrolink suspension continues through Aug. 14, suggesting rail operators are maintaining caution beyond the formal advisory period. No structural damage or injuries have been reported in available evidence. Conditions should be monitored each evening during the 7:30–10 PM peak window through the end of the advisory.
- Aug 7, 17:00(4 days ago)
Metrolink announces preemptive suspension of OC Line service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside, Aug. 10–14, citing forecast high tides.
- Aug 9, 23:01(1 day ago)
NOAA king tide forecast records 6.6 ft at 19:11 — first elevated evening tidal cycle in the advisory window.
- Aug 10, 04:30(1 day ago)
NOAA High Tide Alert issued for Newport Beach.
- Aug 10, 17:00(about 13 hours ago)
KTLA reports Metrolink train service in Orange County halted due to high tides; suspension takes effect.
- Aug 10, 20:53(about 9 hours ago)
NWS San Diego Coastal Flood Advisory confirmed active for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal zones.
- Aug 10, 23:00(about 7 hours ago)
NOAA king tide forecast records 6.9 ft at 20:04 — second elevated evening tidal cycle, consistent with advisory projections.
- FLD28 minutes agoSIG 68
Current: 5.6ft MLLW. Low -1.1ft @ 02:38, High 4.1ft @ 09:15, Low 2.2ft @ 13:49, High 6.9ft @ 20:04
- FLDabout 6 hours ago
Today's tides — Low -1.1ft @ 02:38, High 4.1ft @ 09:15, Low 2.2ft @ 13:49, High 6.9ft @ 20:04
- CSTabout 9 hours ago
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 1:53PM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
- WTHabout 9 hours agoSIG 62
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 1:53PM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
- TRNLaguna Niguelabout 13 hours ago
High tides have caused Metrolink officials to halt service through part of coastal Orange County.
- FLD1 day ago
Today's tides — Low -0.7ft @ 01:54, High 3.8ft @ 08:41, Low 2.6ft @ 12:49, High 6.6ft @ 19:11
- TRNLaguna Niguel4 days ago
Metrolink will temporarily suspend Orange County Line service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations Aug. 10–14 due to anticipated high tides affecting the coastal rail corridor.