The tidal pools at Cabrillo National Monument. Photo by Billy Hathorn via Wikimedia Commons
The tidal pools at Cabrillo National Monument. Photo by Billy Hathorn via Wikimedia Commons

High astronomical tides Friday and into the weekend could cause minor flooding in low-lying areas near the San Diego County coast, forecasters said.

A National Weather Service beach hazards statement is scheduled to remain in effect through Sunday evening.

“Minor tidal overflow of low-lying coastline areas will be possible during the mid to late evenings through Sunday due to high tides peaking near or above 7 feet,” according to the weather service. “High tides should lower enough by Monday to diminish the tidal flooding threat.”

The 7-foot or higher tides are expected shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, around 9:40 p.m. Saturday and at about 10:25 p.m. Sunday, forecasters said.

Minor flooding could be possible in areas such as beach parking lots and some low-lying roads adjacent to the coast in Oceanside, La Jolla and Imperial Beach, according to the weather service.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is Editor & Publisher of Times of San Diego.