Long Beach crews began an $11 million sand dredging operation on October 26, 2026, moving sand from Alamitos Bay to the Peninsula to widen the beach and form a protective buffer against Monday’s anticipated high tides and surf.
The project will shift sand to create a broader shoreline barrier aimed at shielding vulnerable homes from the incoming water and waves.
Southern California coastal municipalities frequently confront high tides and strong surf that endanger shoreline properties, leading to emergency beach‑reinforcement measures such as this dredging effort.