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.

Pinback at The Sound Catch San Diego indie rock royalty as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Summer in Abaddon album in Del Mar. When and where: Friday at 8pm at The Sound Cost: $44 🦐 King Tide beach walks with Surfrider Check out what the future has in store for our coastline during this weekend's king tides — don't miss the tidepools during the afternoon's extreme low tides!

King tides are expected to return to San Diego's coastline this weekend, thanks to the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.