Spring tide
A spring tide has the greatest tidal range. A neap tide has a smaller tidal range.
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The daily tidal range is greatest during the Spring tide. This is when the moon and the sun are either together in the sky or they are on opposite sides of the heavens.
Spring tides have a greater tidal range than neap tides.
The highest tidal range in the lunar cycle occurs during the spring tides, which happen during the full moon and new moon phases. During these times, the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun align, resulting in greater tidal fluctuations. The maximum tidal range can vary significantly depending on the location, but it can exceed 20 feet (6 meters) in some coastal areas.
The tidal range typically reaches its minimum during neap tides and its maximum during spring tides. These cycles occur approximately every 14-15 days, with spring tides occurring around the full and new moons, while neap tides occur about a week later. Therefore, the time between the minimum and maximum tidal range in any given area is roughly 7-10 days, influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
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The daily tidal range is least during neap tide. These types of tides happen when the moon and sun are at right angles with one another, causing gravitational forces to counteract each other. This creates a weak tidal force.
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The Guinness Book of World Records states the world's highest tides to be in the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada, with the maximum tidal range recorded at 16.8 meters (54.6 ft).