Thursday, May 13, 2010

High Tides can be a Challenge for Drivers

Nelson is one of the regions of New Zealand that have the highest delta between low and high tides.

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Our maximum tidal range is 4.59m.

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If a high tide coincides with an onshore breeze or like today a bit more than a zephyr………..

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………..then it can make the seaside drive around Rocks Rd into Nelson quite “interesting.”

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