tides in Australia

Tides in Australia are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans. As the Moon's gravity pulls water toward it, high tides occur on the side closest to the Moon. Simultaneously, a corresponding high tide appears on the opposite side due to inertia. Between these, low tides happen. Australia's vast coastline experiences regular, predictable high and low tides, which can vary in height depending on the moon’s position and lunar cycle. Tides influence marine activities, coastal ecosystems, and navigation, making them an important natural phenomenon to understand.