Before you go – Plan Your Photo Trip!

When should I take photos of King Tides?
To find dates for our next King Tide photo surveys please head HERE. The peak of the high tide is the best time to take photos because that is when water levels are highest. Depending our your photo location the time for high tide can vary. Use our photo survey tide tables to find the best time to take a King Tide photo for the location you are most interested in observing.

Where should I take photos of King Tides?
We are interested in any and all locations that show King Tides along coastlines. Many of our community scientist have fished, surfed, swam, paddled, and lived along our coastlines for many years, many decades, or many generations. This place based knowledge or local knowledge that we collectively possess is one of the strongest assets of our project. Together we have a collective understanding of changes in water level over time that is large and powerful. Your own understanding of the coastlines and beaches that are special and important to you can help us better understand how King Tides differ from average water levels of the past.

Another great tool that you can utilize to decide where to take photos is NOAA’s Sea Level Rise Viewer. The Sea Level Rise Viewer is a tool that enables users to visualize potential impacts from sea level rise. Users can select different sea level rise scenarios (0-6 feet), and the maps can be viewed at several different scales. Areas that show flooding in the tool might be interesting locations to photograph during the King Tides photo survey.

Shoreline Safety
The shoreline is a dynamic environment. Always reduce risk to yourself and others when capturing high water photos. Be aware of your surroundings (e.g., wind, waves, edges, steps) and observe your location and routes before heading out. Avoid locations that require climbing on rocks, walls, or other structures. Ensure you access sites via public access points. Dress appropriately (you may get wet!), but most of all, have fun!

How can I save the photo entry form on my smart phone?
To save the King Tide photo entry form to your smart phone home screen follow the step by step diagram below.