California coastal towns prepare for King tides

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Big surf is headed to California — and also San Diego County — in the final days of 2023 as the King tides approach. Massive waves are expected to arrive as early as Thursday morning and last through Sunday. • • What are King tides? • A king tide is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. Tides are long-period waves that roll around the planet as the ocean is pulled back and forth by the moon's and the sun's gravitational pull as these bodies interact with the Earth in their monthly and yearly orbits, according to the National Ocean Service. • • San Diego Lifeguards will be stepping up staffing and patrols to make sure beachgoers stay safe. Their biggest recommendation is to stay out of the water. • • Be mindful if you're in Sunset Cliffs or other bluff areas. Lifeguards say to not go out on wet cliffs. • • FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/loc...

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