ebb tide vs low tide

ebb tide

noun
  • The period between high tide and the next low tide in which the sea is receding. 

low tide

noun
  • The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place. 

  • The time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level. 

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