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Tides for Beginners

A Simple Introduction to the Rhythmic Rise and Fall of the Sea

Author: Michael Hawthorne

Narrated by: Michael Hawthorne

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Format
Digital Audiobook

Duration
01:40:49

Published: 20th August 2026

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Transform your coastal walks by mastering the hidden lunar rhythms and oceanic science that control the rising tides. Whether you need a calming escape during a busy commute or are actively planning a weekend sailing trip, this immersive audio experience turns complex planetary physics into an awe-inspiring adventure along the shoreline.

Feel the immense gravitational power of the cosmos pulling at the ocean without ever getting bogged down by technical jargon or heavy mathematics. You will build absolute confidence in reading dynamic coastal currents, ensuring your next beach day or kayaking excursion is both perfectly safe and profoundly connected to nature.

What you'll discover inside:

• The majestic, unseen celestial dance between the Earth, Moon, and Sun that drives our daily tidal shifts.

• Why specific coastal regions experience wildly different water patterns, from gentle daily highs to rushing tidal bores.

• Straightforward methods to accurately read tide tables and predict water movements for safer boating and harbor navigation.

• The vital ways shifting ocean waters carve bays, feed rich mangroves, and dictate the daily lives of marine ecosystems.

• Practical, engaging field exercises you can immediately test during your next quiet beach stroll or estuary visit.

Stop letting the ocean's greatest forces wash past you completely unnoticed. Press play now to tune into the ancient, soothing heartbeat of the sea and forever transform the way you experience the natural world.