What is another word for leeward tide?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːwəd tˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Leeward tide refers to the movement of water towards the direction of the land, away from the direction of the wind. Some synonyms for leeward tide are slack water, still water, ebb tide, low tide, outgoing tide, and falling tide. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they do have slight differences. For instance, slack water refers to a period of little or no tidal movement, while still water refers to water that is calm and without waves. Low tide means that the water level is at its lowest point, while ebb tide and falling tide refer to the movement of water as it flows outwards towards the ocean.
