High Tides/Low Tides

[Chris R]

For pure entertainment value, and for those of you not aware of the tide changes we have in the Puget Sound area, I posted a small number of pics that show the "typical" tide changes we see (twice per 24 hour period). The pictures are of my marina in Gig Harbor.

Today was a 14 foot difference:

Low tide this morning about 10:30 am: (note the ramp angle and roof height compared to the fence):

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Chrisroark58/IMG_1025.jpg

High Tide this evening about 7:30 pm

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Chrisroark58/IMG_1028.jpg

Low tide:

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Chrisroark58/IMG_1027.jpg

High tide:

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Chrisroark58/IMG_1032.jpg

[Firerooster]

Oh my lord! Yeah that's a bit of a change! Great pics thx. I never knew tide changes were that big there. Cool stuff

[Bel_Mar_Pointe]

Great pics Chris. I swear I always hit the ramp at low tide when I have a cart full. And with the big tide changes comes the strong current.