Clatsop County news briefs for Nov. 14, 2026

First this year: King tides Nov. 23 – 27 King tides, a natural oceanic phenomenon, is slated to occur three times this year. For 2026, those dates are: Nov. 23 – 27 and Dec. 22 – 26. In 2027, the dates are: Jan. 20 – 24. According to the King Tides Project, the term “king tide” is a non-scientific term that refers to the highest winter tides that occur each year. These extreme high tides occur when the moon’s orbit comes closest to the earth, the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun, and the sun, moon and earth are in direct alignment, thereby increasing their gravitational influence on the tides. These tidal events are also known as perigean spring tides. The King Tides Project is looking to document the effect that extreme tide events have on our state’s beaches, coastal waterways, private property, and public infrastructure. Photographs of the tides help to visualize and understand the impacts of sea level rise like flooding and erosion.

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