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Tidal Wave height

TIDAL DATA SYNCED

TIDE-FLOW

MARINE ELEVATION COMPUTER

ESTIMATED WATER HEIGHT
0.00
METERS (LAT)
TIDAL RANGE
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PHASE STATUS
Idle
3.1 Hours
NAVIGATION ADVISORY
Middle of tidal cycle. Water is moving at peak velocity.
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Lunar Dynamics

What is a Tide?

Tides are the **periodic breathing** of our oceans. They are driven primarily by the Moon's gravity acting as a magnet for the world's water, shifting trillions of tons of liquid every day.

  • ≋ Frequency: Most coastal areas experience two high and two low tides every 24 hours.
  • ≋ Intertidal Zone: The unique ecosystem that is underwater at high tide and exposed at low tide.
  • ≋ Inertia: The "second bulge" on the opposite side of Earth is caused by centrifugal force.
LUNAR GRAVITY MAP
BULGE
GRAVITATIONAL PULL
TIDAL CYCLE 12.4 HOURS
MOON-EARTH ALIGNMENT

Oceanic Recession

Low Tide

Low tide is the point in the tidal cycle where the water reaches its lowest level. This happens when a location is positioned at a $90^\circ$ angle relative to the Moon's gravitational pull.

  • ≋ Exposure: Reveals the seabed, tide pools, and marine life usually hidden by the sea.
  • ≋ Tidal Current: The movement of water flowing away from the shore is called the Ebb Tide.
  • ≋ Timing: Typically occurs roughly 6 hours and 12 minutes after a high tide.
COASTAL EBB MONITOR
LOW TIDE
SHORELINE EXPOSED
EBB PHASE ACTIVE

Oceanic Maximum

High Tide

High tide represents the peak volume of water at the shore. It is the result of the Earth rotating through one of the two massive water bulges created by lunar and solar gravity.

  • ≋ Submergence: Tide pools, beaches, and coastal structures are overtaken by the sea.
  • ≋ Navigation: High tide allows deep-draft ships to enter harbors and traverse shallow channels safely.
  • ≋ Cycle: High tides occur approximately every 12 hours and 25 minutes.
FLOOD TIDE SENSOR
HIGH TIDE
PEAK ACCUMULATION
LUNAR ALIGNMENT: PEAK

Vertical Measurement

Tidal Height

Tidal height is the precise elevation of the ocean's surface at a specific time and location. It is measured in meters or feet above a fixed reference called the Chart Datum.

  • 📐 Chart Datum: The "Zero" point on maritime maps.
  • 📐 Tidal Range: The vertical difference between High and Low tide.
  • 📐 Variables: Influenced by moon phase, coastal shape, and weather.
SONAR DEPTH GAUGE
+4.2m
HEIGHT ABOVE DATUM
REAL-TIME DATA FEED

Operational Safety

Why it Matters

Knowing the tidal height is the difference between a successful voyage and a maritime disaster. It dictates the accessibility of the world's most vital ports.

  • ⚓ Draft Clearance: Preventing ships from hitting the seabed.
  • ⚓ Bridge Safety: Ensuring tall vessels don't strike overhead structures.
  • ⚓ Coastal Defense: Predicting flood risks during high-volume periods.
NAVIGATION CLEARANCE
KEEL SAFETY
MONITORING DEPTH
CRITICAL FOR TRANSIT