Tides And Currents Terminology

noun a point or period of minimum intensity or lowest level

• The beach is best explored during low tide when more of the shoreline is exposed.
• Let's go look for seashells at low tide!
• I heard the surf is pumping at low tide, wanna catch some waves?
• During low tide in my life, I find it easier to see things clearly and make decisions.

noun a neap tide

adjective referring to a type of tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water

• The neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in minimal tidal range.
• During neap tides, the water doesn't come up as high on the shore.
• I heard the surfers like to catch some gnarly waves during neap tides.
• In the neap of winter, the town was quiet and still, like time itself had paused.