Tide times show when high tide and low tide are expected to occur at a particular coastal location. Tides are caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun, combined with the rotation of the Earth.
As the tide rises, the sea moves towards high tide. It then falls towards low tide before rising again.
Because the Moon's position changes in relation to the Earth, tide times usually occur around 50 minutes later each day.
Tide times and heights vary from one location to another, so it is important to check the predicted tides for the specific area you are visiting.
