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Yes, normally in a 24 hour day there are 2 high and 2 low tides. I think that what you are asking might be can there be a high tide and then at the change of tide, a second high tide instead of a low. that answer is also yes. I do a lot of recreational fishing in salt water and have experienced it several times, although mostly 2 consecutive low tides. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon but can also be severly affected by wind. such as strong east wind blowing water out on low tide, then continuing to blow it out when tide is supposed to be coming in (high tide).

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When are the tides on earth the lowest?

Tides on Earth are generally lowest during the new moon and full moon phases, a phenomenon known as neap tides. During these times, the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are aligned, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides. Additionally, the timing of low tides can vary depending on the location and local geographical features.


Where do the water bulges occur on earth during the tides?

bulges of water in the ocean are called high tides.


What is a high and low tide?

high tides are high water level they are called spring tides and low tides are low water level they are called neap tides. high tides and low tides occur when the sun, earth and the moon are inline. during new moon there are high tides at west and east and low tides at north and west, because the direction which the moon is facing that direction will have a high tide.


Does every location on earth has two high tides per month?

No, not every location on Earth experiences two high tides per month. The frequency of high tides depends on various factors such as the geographical location, topography, and tidal patterns of the region. Some areas may have more than two high tides per month, while others may have only one high tide or irregular tidal patterns.


How often does high and long tides happens?

High and low tides occur twice daily due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. Spring tides, which are especially high and low tides, occur approximately every two weeks, during the full and new moons. Neap tides, which are less extreme, occur about a week after spring tides. Overall, the tidal cycle is a continuous process influenced by various factors, including the lunar cycle and geographical location.

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When are the tides on earth the lowest?

Tides on Earth are generally lowest during the new moon and full moon phases, a phenomenon known as neap tides. During these times, the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are aligned, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides. Additionally, the timing of low tides can vary depending on the location and local geographical features.


Are there two high tides in the same location in one day?

no


Which tides are higher then normal during a high tide low or high tides and why?

do you mean spring tide


Where do the water bulges occur on earth during the tides?

bulges of water in the ocean are called high tides.


What is a high and low tide?

high tides are high water level they are called spring tides and low tides are low water level they are called neap tides. high tides and low tides occur when the sun, earth and the moon are inline. during new moon there are high tides at west and east and low tides at north and west, because the direction which the moon is facing that direction will have a high tide.


Does every location on earth has two high tides per month?

No, not every location on Earth experiences two high tides per month. The frequency of high tides depends on various factors such as the geographical location, topography, and tidal patterns of the region. Some areas may have more than two high tides per month, while others may have only one high tide or irregular tidal patterns.


How are spring tides different from high tides?

Spring tides are the highest high tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, causing maximum gravitational pull. High tides, on the other hand, refer to the regular occurrence of the tide being at its highest point in a specific location.


How do low tides occurs?

Lunar tides and solar tides partially cancel each other out. (During high tides, they work together)


How often does high and long tides happens?

High and low tides occur twice daily due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. Spring tides, which are especially high and low tides, occur approximately every two weeks, during the full and new moons. Neap tides, which are less extreme, occur about a week after spring tides. Overall, the tidal cycle is a continuous process influenced by various factors, including the lunar cycle and geographical location.


What is the difference between the highest and lowest tides during a neap tide?

A neap tide happens during the quarter phase of the moon and they are weak tides. There is a very small difference between high and low tides during this time.


How many tides are there during the night?

in the night whe have two tides in total is 4 two low tides in the day and two high tides in the night


Do the Virgin Islands have high tides or low tides?

The Virgin Islands experience both high and low tides due to the influence of the moon's gravitational pull. Tides in the region are typically moderate, with variations in amplitude depending on the specific location within the Virgin Islands.