TIDAL EFFECTS

LOW TIDE

SPILLING BREAKERS - NO SANDBAR

HIGH TIDE

PLUNGING BREAKERS - SANDBAR

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• The stage of the tide has little effect on the height of the breakers, but can have a profound effect on the width and character of the surf zone.

• Typically low tides will increase the width of the surf zone and increase the chance of hanging up on bars. Of course this is very dependent on the slope of the beach.