Everyone knows that the moon is what causes variation in the tides. From looking at the tidal charts it seems there is usually 2 tidal peaks over a 24 hour period, but one peek is not as high as the other. I'm trying to visualise the rotational mechanics of the Earth and the relationship of the orbit of the moon to understand why this is but my brain is hurting. Does anyone know why there are 2 tidal peeks with varying strengths over 1 days duration?
I think the sun affects it too. What I would like to know is why the charts have been out this week
Think about what else is out there fellas... We orbit around a far greater mass than the moon, it's called the sun!
Also you might be surprised (or not) to know that the moon does not orbit us in a perfect circular fashion as do we not the sun. Obviously it's not as simple as what I have mentioned, there are lots of things that have an effect on the tides but at least those two things are a major part of it.
Nice find elroy but how do they get it wrong (as in over an hour out)when there's no major weather systems affecting it
Select to expand quoteTurtleHunter said..
Nice find elroy but how do they get it wrong (as in over an hour out)when there's no major weather systems affecting it
It doesn't matter Scotty, because pretty soon it's all going to be revolving around one thing 
