King Tide events for the 2012-2013 season are:

• November 13th-15th
• December 12th-14th
• January 9th-11th
• February 7th-9th

The California King Tides Initiative encourages members of the public to document the highest seasonal tides (or king tides) that occur along the state’s coast. These photographs help us visualize the impact of rising waters on the California coast.  Our shores are constantly being altered by human and natural processes and projections indicate that sea level rise will exacerbate these changes.  The images offer a living record of the changes to our coasts and shorelines and a glimpse of what our daily tides may look like in the future as a result of sea level rise.

Photos taken during king tide events document impacts to private property, public infrastructure, and wildlife habitat across the state.  We want to continue capturing what happens during extreme high tides, and we 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.