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Tide Table Estimator

Maldives tides are semi-diurnal and modest — but spring tides (new/full moon) and neap tides (quarter moon) make a real difference for sandbank visits.

Unique: predicts tide range (small in Maldives), exposes when sandbanks emerge, and warns when lagoon flats are exposed.

What this solves

The Maldives has a typical tidal range of 0.5–1.2 m — modest compared to many coasts — but the timing matters: a sandbank visible at low tide may be submerged 6 hours later. Spring tides (around new/full moon) exaggerate both; neap tides (quarter moon) make the range minimal. This calculator combines moon phase and activity.

How to read results

Spring tide: bigger range (1.0–1.2 m). Sandbanks more exposed at low.
Neap tide: smaller range (0.4–0.6 m). Sandbanks stay similar all day.
Best window = the 2-hour band around low tide for sandbank / sand-flat activities.

Limitations

This is a simplified model — actual tide tables are published by the Maldives Meteorological Service for each atoll. Always check the local tide table for exact times.

FAQ

Can I walk to a sandbank?

Only at low tide and only with a guide who knows the channel. Don't try it alone — the tide can come in faster than you think.

Why does the moon matter?

Gravitational pull from the moon (and sun) creates tides. New/full moon align the sun-moon-earth for max pull (spring). Quarter moon pulls sideways for min pull (neap).

About

Based on Maldives Hydrographic Service tide tables and moon-phase gravitational theory.

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Disclaimer

Verify tide times with Maldives MET for your specific atoll and date.