Tides & Currents Flashcards
1
Q
Tacoma, Sitcum Waterway
A
mean range 8.1’
diurnal range 11.8’
2
Q
Tides
A
semi-diurnal with large daily diurnal inequality
3
Q
Currents
A
minimal except in the Hylebos waterway where 2kts was reported in 1994.
4
Q
Along the south shore of commencement bay
A
there can be a strong NW set.
5
Q
Flow out of the Puyallup River
A
can be strong during freshets.
