Whats so special about a low spring tide?
During a super low tide, we can get a quick glimpse of a part of the shore that is seldom exposed. Also, usually a larger area of the shore is exposed, since the low tide is a lot lower. So there is more to see in terms of variety and area uncovered. But remember the ‘spring’ part of this low tide: so the tide moves fast and the window of low tide is usually short, about an hour at most. Guided walks on our shores are usually held during low spring tide. In the photo of the natural shore of Sentosa (on the left) at low spring tide, you can see the mid-water mark as the dark portion on the natural cliffs. The area exposed at low spring tide is quite different from that at higher tides. It can also be dangerous to go at the wrong tide, or to be unaware of the turning tide as you might get trapped. Not all shores can be visited at the same tide level. Some shores in Singapore require lower tides than other shores for a safe and enjoyable visit. It’s thus important to go with experienced p
