Watch the World’s Largest Tide Lift an Entire Harbor Out of the Mud

Long waves called tides travel across the oceans. They result from the earth’s gravitational pull from the moon and, to a smaller degree, the sun. A shore encounters an elevated tide when the wave’s tallest point, or the crest, hits the shore.

A timelapse video showcases a dock, multiple bounds, and the beautiful water moving as the tide comes in. Sped up to 720 times regular speed, it shows just how much the tide can move the surrounding area. It practically lifts the harbor around before setting it back down as the tide retreats. 

Check Out The Incredible Footage In The Video Below!

You can find the charming fishing village of Hall’s Harbour in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, close to the Bay of Fundy. The community, which spans an area of about two square miles, shares its name with both the quaint fishing hamlet and the surrounding countryside. 

The region has views of the Annapolis Valley to the south, the Bay of Fundy to the north, the Sheffield Vault to the east, and Chipman Creek to the west. The hamlet itself has been designated a Nova Scotia Tourist Destination Area and the surrounding area is highly scenic. 

The Harbour is home to a top-notch café, a lobster pound, artist workshops, galleries for antiques, and local craftspeople. Another thing this postcard town is famous for is having one of the highest tides in the world. 

History Of Hall’s Harbour

The greatest tides on record for the Bay of Fundy were measured here at Burntcoat Head, at 53.6 feet. This special location on the bay was recognized as having the largest tidal range on the planet by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1975. At high tide, the range fluctuates between 47.5 and 53.6 feet.

Surfers, fishermen, swimmers, and meteorologists pay attention to the tide. Every new wave will push higher if the tide is too high and increasing, but each wave’s energy will diminish if the tide is high and decreasing. The waves will become flatter and less strong as the low tide draws near.

One element that affects how ocean currents, which transport warm or cool water across the Earth, is the movement of tides. Weather that is warmer and drier is brought on by warm ocean currents. On the other hand, the opposite is true for cold ocean currents.

Several maritime plants and animals use the effects of both high and low tides to thrive and sustain their life. Tides have an impact on the lives of these creatures of the sea. Certain plants and animals evolve to live in and out of water in these areas because of the high and low tides that occur there.

If you’re ever in Nova Scotia and get the chance to visit the Bay of Fundy, please do! It’s the perfect place to spend a pleasant afternoon relaxing with your favorite beverage and watching the wildlife as the water moves in and out of the harbor.