Coastal Management Terms

noun the incoming or rising tide

• The flood tide is expected to reach its peak tomorrow evening.
• Make sure you don't go swimming during the flood tide, it can be dangerous.
• I heard the surfers love hitting the waves during the flood tide.
• Her emotions were like a flood tide, overwhelming and uncontrollable.

noun the highest level reached by a tide

• The fishermen were warned about the high tide approaching.
• Hey, don't forget to check the high tide times before going surfing.
• Dude, the high tide is gonna be epic for catching some waves.
• During times of crisis, it's important to stay afloat like a ship in high tide.

noun A natural phenomenon where high tides are higher than normal, often associated with specific lunar and meteorological conditions

• The king tide is expected to reach its peak tomorrow, causing potential flooding in low-lying areas.
• Watch out for the king tide coming in - it might make the beach disappear for a while!
• Dude, did you see the king tide yesterday? It was insane!
• Her emotions were like a king tide, overwhelming and impossible to control.