Whether you’re new to learning about tide clocks or you consider yourself a seasoned seafarer with plenty of experience, Tidepieces has it all for you. Discover a world of tide clocks with designs you’ll love. Our wide selection of colorful, interactive styles include a mix of designs inspired lighthouses, sea creatures, and other whimsical themes. It doesn’t matter where you are in proximity to the ocean. Tide clocks work at any distance from the sea as long as they are set up accurately. Ready to learn more about the inner workings of these instruments? Read on!
Learning About Tide Clocks
Let’s start with some history: the British developed the first practical tide clock over two centuries ago. Today, the tide clock has evolved into a somewhat decorative accessory that complements any home decor style but is most often used in nautical decor settings. This only makes sense, as the individuals who tend to live in these environments use tide clocks for both their beauty and their practicality.
Some may not know that tide clocks do not actually display the current time; instead, they show the tide, and more specifically the amount of time until the next low and high tide. Just one glance at a tide clock can tell you if the tide is rising or falling at your designated location (i.e. fishing port, surf site, etc.).
How Tide Clocks Work
A silent and precise quartz mechanism is at the heart of every tide clocks' construction. Each tide clock displays a certain movement because a tide indicator completes one cycle every 12 hours, 25 minutes. This corresponds to a tidal day of 24h and 50 min, as opposed to the regular day of 24h. While this may seem like an unusually long period of time, it is actually the average timing of high and low tides in regions with very consistent tidal patterns.
Benefits of Tidepieces’ Tide Clocks
People who have an affinity for the water, ocean life, who live near the water, or participate in water-based activities (i.e., fishing, boating, surfing, crabbing, etc.) find great benefit in using tide clocks. Knowing when the tide is expected to be high vs. low can be integral to how you plan your day.
Additionally, a tide clock can be particularly useful in areas prone to coastal flooding, especially during storms. Knowing when the tide is likely to be at its highest in the midst of a storm could help you take the necessary safety precautions to keep your home and your family safe.
Why Choose Tidepieces for Tide Clocks?
At Tidepieces, you can get accurate nautical instruments with a touch of whimsy in the form of tide clocks. In addition to the great precision of the dial, we also make reading the tides a fun and engaging experience with an animated display. We have more than eighty different pictures in our tide clock collection, which means you can pick one that really speaks to you.
Each tide clock is made by hand right here in New England. Our tide clocks are durable, reliable, and made to last. The 11 x 6.5 x 2-inch tide clocks require only a single AA battery to provide accurate readings of the local tides all year round.
Our tide clocks have been featured in numerous lifestyle magazines including Coastal Living and Maine Home + Design for their one-of-a-kind looks and the premium quality they provide.
For more information on all tide clocks that Tidepieces carry,contact us now!
