King tides are happening at the Oregon Coast for three days from Dec. 4-6 and are the second to last chance to see the large waves before the 2025-2026 season ends.

The name king tides refers to the highest tides of the year, which occur in late fall and during winter in Oregon. They are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon as it reaches its closest point to the Earth along its orbit.

When king tides happen, Oregon Coast beaches can become completely covered by incoming tides, and large waves can be seen blasting off seawalls, cliffs and rocks.

Here's what to know about the king tides and how to safely watch.

When will king tides occur during the 2025-26 season?

The Oregon Coast will have king tides three times during the 2025-26 season.

The first happened Nov. 5-7, a

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