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Where are the strongest tides in the English Channel found?
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English Channel
The Baltic and North seas and the English Channel.
Tides in the English Channel are generally strong, particularly within the Strait of Dover. While these currents are notable throughout the region, the Gulf of Saint-Malo experiences the greatest tidal range, reaching 28 feet (about 8.5 metres) or more.1