All about tides: make the most of your surf sessions

Have you ever wondered how the tides affect your surf sessions? If not, we advise you to delve deeper into this topic, as it will make your task much easier when choosing spots to surf and the right time to do so. 

And is that the tides They are a crucial factor to take into account for any surfer who wants to get the most out of their sessions in the water.

Understand how tides work It will help you predict sea conditions and find the best waves. In short, understanding the tides is as important as practicing your take off, it means progressing in your surfing. 

In today's article, we want to explain this knowledge to you so that your surfing experience is even more professional.

Spring tides: what are they and why do they occur?

The spring tides They are natural phenomena that occur when the difference between high and low tides is greater than usual.

And how do they affect tides to your surf? So that you have an overview of how the tides to sea conditions, we give you the following information:

• The tides They are mainly caused by the gravitational attraction between the Earth, the Moon and the Sun.
• The Moon has the greatest influence on tides, since its gravitational pull is stronger due to its proximity to Earth.
• The different types of tides (high tide and low tide) are the result of the Earth's rotation and the relative position of the Moon and the Sun.
• Surf conditions can vary depending on whether it is high tide or low tide, so be sure to take this factor into account when planning your surf sessions.

Remember, we will call spring tides to the type of tides that occur when there is full moon or when there is a new moon and in these the maximum amplitude between high tide and low tide.

How do tides work when surfing?

Have you ever wondered how they really work tides when surfing? How can we know at what exact moment we should enter the water? Is it better to surf at high tide (high tide) or low tide (low tide)?

For better or worse, there are no definitive answers as to whether it is better to surf at low or high tide, as it depends on a variety of factors.

In general, surfers tend to enjoy both moments of the tide cycle and choose based on their personal preferences, skill level and the specific conditions of the surf spot they are in, since each beach could work better one way or another (high tide or low tide).

The most important thing is to be aware of the conditions of the sea and the seabed at all times, to be able to surf safely and responsibly.

However, here we want to comment on some singularities to help you decide:

¿What are the waves like at low tide?

• More predictable waves.
• Less depth between the water and the bottom.
• Greater exposure of sandbanks and rocks.

¿What are the waves like at high tide?

• Waves that come "with more water."
• Greater depth between the water and the bottom.
• Less exposure to obstacles.

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