observations and conclusion of high tides and low tides
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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.
Tide tables can be used for any given locale to find the predicted times and amplitude (or "tidal range"). The predictions are influenced by many factors including the alignment of the Sun and Moon, the phase and amplitude of the tide (pattern of tides in the deep ocean), the amphidromic systems of the oceans, and the shape of the coastline and near-shore bathymetry (see Timing). They are however only predictions, the actual time and height of the tide is affected by wind and atmospheric pressure. Many shorelines experience semi-diurnal tides – two nearly equal high and low tides each day. Other locations have a diurnal tide – one high and low tide each day. A "mixed tide" – two uneven magnitude tides a day – is a third regular category.
From the highest level to the lowest:
Highest astronomical tide (HAT) – The highest tide which can be predicted to occur. Note that meteorological conditions may add extra height to the HAT.
Mean high water springs (MHWS) – The average of the two high tides on the days of spring tides.
Mean high water neaps (MHWN) – The average of the two high tides on the days of neap tides.
Mean sea level (MSL) – This is the average sea level. The MSL is constant for any location over a long period.
Mean low water neaps (MLWN) – The average of the two low tides on the days of neap tides.
Mean low water springs (MLWS) – The average of the two low tides on the days of spring tides.
Lowest astronomical tide (LAT) and Chart Datum (CD) – The lowest tide which can be predicted to occur.