After king tides slammed the Oregon Coast last week, officials are warning about continued surf dangers. The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory just after 3 a.m. Monday through 4 p.m.

One Scripps oceanographer is throwing down the gauntlet on the term king tides. Here’s why he says there should be a royal court of tides instead.

It's been a dramatic weekend on the coast as king tides rolled along the San Diego County shoreline, bringing waves up to 7 feet high.

King tides roil Oregon coast. Posted: November 18, 2024 \ 'Don't turn your back on the ocean': King tides roil