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The tides around the region are set to swing dramatically at the end of May, driven by a rare and powerful alignment of lunar and solar forces.

According to the Canadian Hydrographic Service, water levels are expected to dip to 香蕉视频直播�0.22 metres at 10:46 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28 香蕉视频直播� the lowest of 2025. A day earlier, on Tuesday, May 27, tides will fall to 香蕉视频直播�0.19 metres at 10 a.m.

In sharp contrast, high tides will peak at 2.99 metres earlier Wednesday at (May 28) 2:01 a.m. and 2.93 metres in the early hours of Thursday (May 29).

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For shoreline visitors, this rare tidal event offers an excellent chance to explore tide pools and marine life typically hidden underwater. But Sinnott cautioned that these wide-ranging tides can also generate stronger-than-normal currents.

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The Canadian Hydrographic Service publishes tide tables and real-time data to help mariners, beachgoers, and coastal residents plan ahead. With such significant shifts expected, checking  is more important than ever.