Tide Times
Tides come up and down 4 times a day, giving us 2 high tides and 2 low tides. We want to take advantage of the low tides, as it is the perfect time to be able to explore the tide pools and find all the interesting creatures that live there.
Most coastal areas experience two high tides per day, with each high tide occurring approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. This cycle is related to the Earth's rotation and the Moon's gravitational pull on the ocean, creating two tidal bulges.
The Moon and Earth play tug-of-war with the ocean, but sometimes they tug a little funny — so the low tide hides or shows up late!
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Lunar Day:
A lunar day is a bit longer than a regular solar day (24 hours) due to the Moon's movement in its orbit. It's approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes long.
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Tidal Bulges:
The Moon's gravity creates two tidal bulges on opposite sides of the Earth, causing high tides in those areas.
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Earth's Rotation:
As the Earth rotates, different coastal locations pass through these two bulges, resulting in two high tides and two low tides per lunar day.
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Variations:
While most locations experience two high tides, some areas might only experience one high tide and one low tide per lunar day due to their specific geography.
You can check the tide times for Akumal area https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Tulum/tides/latest
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EXAMPLE TIDE CHART
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