Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Dodge tides


 

The Australian term Dodge Tide refers to a time when at least one tide is skipped, during a neap tide.   

 

A popular description of Dodge Tides at Gulf St. Vincent, Adelaide Region, South Australia: 


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-17/the-story-behind-adelaides-dodge-tides/8279870


  

Another view showing a Dodge Tide at Adelaide:

Dodge tide plot

 

Another site, like Adelaide in Gulf St. Vincent, is Edithburgh, which has a more striking Dodge Tide is exhibited.  

 


 Tide tables are not useful, at such locations. 

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