Press release:

Due to a special event, Seahurst Park will close at a special time this evening, (June 27) at 10PM, so Seahurst Park visitors can see an especially high KING TIDE.

Tonight is one of the last of three consecutive nights of “King Tides” – very high tides. It should be hitting the shoreline tonight around 9:30 p.m.

If anyone has the time and interest, NOAA is requesting people take photographs and post them to the web – see the instructions below.

The full moon associated with the summer solstice has brought extreme high tides to our coast and shorelines. The term ‘King Tide’ is a non-scientific term used to describe naturally occurring, exceptionally high tides that take place when the sun and moon’s gravitational pull align making the oceans "bulge."

While the King Tides during the summer are not as large as winter King Tides, these exceptionally high tides depict what could be the new normal as sea level rise progresses.

Photos taken during king tide events document impacts to private property, public infrastructure, and wildlife habitat across the state, highlighting areas most vulnerable to sea level rise. NOAA wants to continue capturing what happens during extreme high tides, and they need your help to do it! Be safe! Take extra precautions when you walk on slippery areas or near big waves, and always be aware of your surroundings and the weather conditions.

You can participate in the Washington King Tides initiative by photographing these high tide events and uploading them to Flickr!

To participate:
• Find a convenient location along a shoreline.
• Record the date, time, and location of each picture.
• Go to www.flickr.com to sign up for a free account, if you don’t already have one.
• Join the Washington King Tides Photo Initiative Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1611274@N22/ 
• Edit each photo in Flickr to include in the description, date, time, direction facing, and any recognizable structure or location.
• Add pictures to the Washington King Tides Group.

Washington King Tides Photo Initiative Group