Abstract

Recent studies indicate an imminent global rise in mean sea level. However, comprehending variations in tidal patterns is imperative before analyzing the scenario of extreme events, typically associated with the combination of high tides and intense meteorological influences. This study presents local trends in sea level, amplitude, and phase of the two main tidal components in Cananeia (SP) and Santos (SP), utilizing tide gauge data from records of sufficient length to avoid the need for nodal correction in the tide components. Using more up-to-date tide gauge data allowed the investigation of observed trends. Long-term tidal data series revealed an upward trend in mean level of approximately 4,324 mm/year in Cananeia and 0,538 mm/year in Santos. Both locations were affected by human activities along their estuaries, with Santos experiencing significant variations in the amplitude and phase values of the tidal constituents annually.

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