What is more dangerous: high tide or low tide?

Tides are different phenomena in different areas on earth. Some places have tides that are almost unnoticeable and others the difference between high and low tides could be ten feet or more. read more

Tides are different phenomena in different areas on earth. Some places have tides that are almost unnoticeable and others the difference between high and low tides could be ten feet or more. Each location could have different advantages and disadvantages depending on where they occur. read more

Know the tide times. It's important to check the tide times for the beach you're visiting. The tide comes in and out twice a day. This means the beach that you arrived at in the morning can be a very different place only a few hours later. For example, if you walk out at low tide, you may not be able to return if the tide comes in and the water rises. read more

Low tide is a great time for our kid-friendly activities that we mentioned in a previous post. Things like shelling, wading, walking along the beach, or searching in tide pools are great low-tide activities. During low tide, shells appear that have been washed ashore. read more