NOAA Tides and Currents
WEBNowcast and forecast (out to 48-72 hours) model information on water levels, currents, wind, salinity, and water temperature.
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WEBAug 18, 2022 · Tidal currents are simply the horizontal water motions associated with the passage of the tide wave, whatever the nature of that tide wave. Remember that tidal waves are very long compared to the water depth, so they are shallow-water waves.
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WEBTidal currents occur in conjunction with the rise and fall of the tide. The vertical motion of the tides near the shore causes the water to move horizontally, creating currents. When a tidal current moves toward the land and away from the sea, it “floods.”
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WEBRanging from predictable tidal currents to fickle rip currents, ocean currents may be driven by tides, winds or differences in density. They profoundly affect the weather, marine transportation and the cycling of nutrients.
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WEBHaving reliable knowledge about the tides and tidal currents is important for navigating ships safely, and for engineering projects such as tidal and wave energy, as well as for planning trips to the seashore.
Tidal Currents 2 - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBAlso similar to tides, tidal currents are affected by the relative positions of the moon and Earth. When the moon and Earth are positioned nearest to each other (perigee), the currents are stronger than average and are called “perigean currents.”
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WEBTidal currents are strongest near the shore, in bays, and in estuaries along our coasts. This illustration will give you an idea of how this works. As the tide rises, water moves inland.
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WEBCurrents driven by thermohaline circulation occur at both deep and shallow ocean levels and move much slower than tidal or surface currents. The Currents Tutorial is an overview of the types of currents, what causes them, how they …
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WEBTidal currents are produced by the large quantities of water moving toward or away from shore as the tides change. During a flood tide, when the water level is rising between low and high tides, the tidal current flows toward shore.
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WEBChoose a station using our Tides and Currents Map, click on a state below, or search by station name, ID, or latitude/longitude.