Journal of Tropical Oceanography ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (6): 12-20.doi: 10.11978/2025044CSTR: 32234.14.2025044

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Multi-peak characteristics and cause analysis of tidal levels in Guanghai Bay

QIAO Guangquan(), XU Rungang   

  1. CCCC-FHDI Engineering Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510230, China
  • Received:2025-03-15 Revised:2025-04-25 Online:2025-11-10 Published:2025-12-03
  • Contact: QIAO Guangquan. email:
  • Supported by:
    Youth Innovation Project of CCCC(2024-ZJKJ-QNCX28)

Abstract:

During the summer tide observation near Guanghai Bay (GB) in 2024, it was found that there were multiple peaks during low-high tide periods in the area. This abnormal tidal characteristics have caused certain difficulties for engineering applications. The causes of this multi-peak phenomenon were explored through tidal level reconstruction, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulation. The main reason is believed to be the high proportion of quarter-diurnal tidal components in this sea area. The interaction among diurnal, semi-diurnal, and quarter-diurnal tidal components leads to this multi-peak occurrence. By modifying factors such as tidal boundaries, nearshore water depth, and topography, numerical models were constructed to explore the reasons for the large amplitude of M4 tidal component. The results indicate that the background amplitude of M4 tidal component near GB is generally large, with the amplitude ratio of M4/M2 approaching the critical condition for multi-peak phenomena. The unique island and nearshore shallow topography further increase the amplitude of shallow-water tidal components in GB, forming the observed multi-peak phenomenon at the low-high tide. The research explains the multi-peak tidal level phenomenon in this sea area and provides theoretical support for the application of tidal levels in ecological protection, navigation, and nearshore engineering in nearby waters.

Key words: Guanghai Bay, multi-peak tides, harmonic analysis, quarter-diurnal tides, numerical simulation

CLC Number: 

  • P75