The highest tides occur when: sun and moon are aligned on the same side of the earth any time the sun, moon, and earth are aligned sun, moon, and earth are at right angles
sun and moon are aligned on the same side of the earth
EXPLANATION
Tidal bulges are caused by gravitational force on the side of the Earth facing the moon. When the moon, Earth, and sun are nearly aligned, the tidal height is at its maximum.
