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The Gulf Coast experiences a predominantly diurnal tide, which means there is typically only one high tide and one low tide each day. This phenomenon is primarily due to the unique shape of the Gulf of Mexico and the positioning of the coastline, which limits the influence of the moon's gravitational pull that causes tidal movements. Additionally, the shallow depth of the Gulf and the wide continental shelf contribute to the reduced complexity of tidal patterns compared to more open ocean areas.

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