tidal cycle

A tidal cycle refers to the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused primarily by the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth. As the Moon orbits, its gravity pulls water toward it, creating high tides in the involved areas. When the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth, a second high tide occurs there. Between these, water levels fall to low tides. Most coastal areas experience two high and two low tides approximately every 24 hours and 50 minutes. This cycle influences coastal ecosystems, navigation, and local climate patterns, and varies based on geographic and astronomical factors.