Tides are the alternating rise and fall of sea level with respect to land, as influenced by the gravitational attraction of the MOON and SUN. Other factors influence tides; coastline configuration, local water depth, seafloor topography, winds, and weather alter the arrival times of tides, their range, and the interval between high and low water. A tide prediction can differ from the actual sea level that will be observed as a result of the tide. Predicted tidal heights are those expected under average weather conditions. High and low tide are alternated each 6hrs and some minutes more or less. |
