Tide Clock 12 inches

12 inches

Tide Clock

This stunning tide clock is a functional piece of art that brings the rhythm of the ocean into your home. Meticulously handcrafted from wood and vibrant epoxy resin, each timepiece uniquely captures the mesmerizing beauty of coastal waters.

A tide clock operates on a unique timekeeping principle that tracks the lunar cycle rather than the solar day. Here's how it functions:

The moon is the primary influence on Earth's tides, creating a cycle that lasts approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes between successive high tides (or low tides). This period—known as a lunar day—is about 50 minutes longer than a standard 12-hour cycle because the moon advances in its orbit around Earth each day.

Special Notice Please Read:

Where Tide Clocks Work Well

• East Coast: The entire U.S. East Coast generally has regular two-high/two-low tides
• West Coast (with calibration): The U.S. West Coast has mixed semidiurnal tides, requiring periodic calibration (e.g., weekly) but still works effectively.
• Hawaii: Also requires calibration for its mixed tides

Where Tide Clocks Do Not Work Well

• Gulf of Mexico: Experiences diurnal (one high/low tide per day) or very weak tides, making mechanical clocks inaccurate