tides

Understanding Tides And Their Impact On Surf Fishing

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Tides and their effects on surf fishing - photo of JT McMahon surf fishing on Padre Island National Seashore at high tide.

Tidal patterns: they’re the rhythmic rising and falling of sea levels, a dance orchestrated by the gravitational pull between Earth, the moon, and the sun. Yet, there’s more to tides than just the gravitational tango. Earth’s rotation, the shape of the coastline, and the depth of the ocean play pivotal roles as well. QUICK LOOK … Read more

Surf Fishing and The Tides an Extremely Important Interaction

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surf fishing and the tides

When fishing the surf, it is very important to study the tides. Tidal movement and current will often trigger feeding activity along the beach front, and traveling the beach at high tide can be more difficult. The rising (or flood) tide water moves toward land and when it reaches its peak its called high tide. … Read more