What are low tides?

Low tides are when the water in the ocean pulls back and shows more of the beach or shore.

Imagine you're playing on the beach with your favorite bucket. When the tide is high, it's like the water is filling up to your waist, you can’t reach the sand where your toys are buried. But when the tide goes down, it’s like the water is stepping back, all the way to your ankles or even your toes! That means more of the beach is out of the water, and you can dig for treasures like shells, pebbles, or even little crabs hiding in the sand.

The ocean isn’t just sitting there, it’s moving back and forth, a bit like breathing. The moon is doing something special to pull the water up and down. When the moon pulls harder, the tide goes high. When it lets go, the water moves back, making the tide low.

So next time you're at the beach and see more sand than usual, remember, it’s a low tide giving you extra room to play!