High tide is the point in the tidal cycle when the sea reaches its highest predicted level at a particular location. Low tide is when the sea reaches its lowest predicted level.
The time between high tide and low tide is known as the falling or ebbing tide, while the period between low tide and high tide is known as the rising or flooding tide.
The difference in water level between high tide and low tide is known as the tidal range. The tidal range can vary considerably between different locations around the UK and from one day to another.
Knowing the times of high and low tide can be particularly useful when planning coastal walks, beach visits, boating, fishing and other activities around the UK coastline.
