Wind and Tide

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
1

North and west winds tend to push a tide down whereas east and south winds tend to stack a tide, no?

For example: a 5.0 ft predicted high tide with a easterly wind would actually be higher. Say 6.0 depending on the the wind.

Am I correct on the wind directions and effects on tides?

2

Your thoughts on wind direction are correct. This is particularly true with the east and west wind and of course the strength of the wind is important too.
Rick

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