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King Tides - January 2-3, 2026
Seasonal king tides are expected, Jan. 2-3, 2026 and may cause flooding in low-lying areas of Marin County. These extremely high tides can flood roadways even without rain, but impacts increase significantly when storms coincide with elevated tides.
Based on tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tide levels that could be high enough to cause roadway flooding in coastal and bayside areas of Marin are expected in November, December, and January. Storms during these periods may create tidal surges that raise water levels higher than predicted.
Predicted king tide dates in Marin, according to the San Francisco tide gauge (chart below):
- January 1, 2026 - peak tide @ 8:41 a.m. (7.0 feet)
- January 2, 2026 - peak tide @ 9:34 a.m. (7.2 feet)
- January 3, 2026 - peak tide @ 10:26 a.m. (7.1 feet)
What Are King Tides?
The highest tides of the year, caused by gravitational alignment of the sun and moon.
Predicted king tide dates in Marin, according to the San Francisco tide gauge:
January 2-3, 2026
 Stay Informed
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The Southern Marin Fire District strongly encourages residents to prepare for upcoming winter storms, power outages, and all high tide events and recommends that residents prepare themselves and their property from the possibility of wind and water damage.
Stock up on Sand Bags
Southern Marin Fire District urges residents to take preparedness measures by seeking sand and sandbags should they need them. Watch a video on how to fill and place sandbags.
Sand and bags can be purchased at local hardware stores. Sand and sand bags may also be located at the following locations:*
Mill Valley Residents (3 locations):
- 1 Hamilton Drive (Hauke Park) – sand bags are located in the parking lot next to the Public Safety Building.
- 71 Thalia St. (Boyle Park) – sand bags are located in the parking lot near the baseball fields.
- 40 Molino Ave. (near Old Mill Park) – sand bags are located behind Old Mill Park approx. 100 yards east of Molino Avenue/ Cascade Way
Sausalito Residents (2 locations):
- 610 Coloma St. (old MLK School) – sand bags are located between buildings 6 and 7.
- 530 Nevada St. (Sausalito Corps Yard) – sand bags are available Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Strawberry & Alto Residents:
- 10 Miland Dr. – sand bags are located across the street from 10 Miland Dr. next to the fire road gate approximately 500 ft up the hill on the left.
Tam Valley Residents:
- 203 Marin Ave. (Tam Valley Community Center parking lot) – sand and bags are to the left when you enter the parking lot; please park in the spaces and do not block the driveway – www.tamcsd.org 415-388-6393.
Tiburon Residents:
- 654 Tiburon Blvd. (Blackie's Pasture) – Sand bags are only at this location when big storms are known to be approaching.
California King Tides Project
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 Join the Marin City Ministerial Alliance for a Noonday New Year’s Eve Worship Service to give thanks for the year behind us and prepare for the year ahead.
📅 Wednesday, December 31st
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 First Missionary Baptist Church
501 Drake Avenue, Marin City
Hear from pastors across the Marin City community to celebrate the close of 2025 and welcome a new year together in worship.
✨ Light refreshments will be served following the service.
All are welcome!
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