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A king tide is an especially high spring tide, especially the perigean spring tides which occur three or four times a year. King tide is not a scientific term, nor is it used in a scientific context.
The expression originated in Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific nations to describe especially high tides that occur a few times per year. It is now used in North America as well,[1] particularly in low-lying South Florida, where king tides can cause tidal flooding. In Vancouver, Canada, king tides are a growing problem along its seawall.[2]
- ^ "Hurricanes leave Florida coasts vulnerable to 'King tides'". The Big Story. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "CityNews". 9 January 2022.