Tides And Currents Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal ranges
A
Mean range-8.1ft
Normal diurnal range- 11.8ft
Tides are semi-diurnal mixed with large daily inequalities
2
Q
Currents
A
Currents in the harbor have little velocity except in the Hylebos waterway where 2kts was reported in 1994
3
Q
Current set
A
There can be a strong set to the NW along the south shore of comm bay
4
Q
Puyallup river flow
A
Flow from Puyallup river can be strong especially during freshets
