The difference in height between consecutive high and low waters. The tidal range varies from a maximum during spring tides to a minimum during neap tides. In tide tables daily high- and low-water heights are given for each geographical locality mentioned.
Geography
In coastal geomorphology, the difference in height between high and low tides. Micro-tidal range is less than 2 m, meso-tidal range is 2–4 m, and macro-tidal range is more than 4 m.