How does the moon gravitiy affect the oceans nearest to the moon?

The moon's gravity exerts a strong pull on the Earth's oceans, leading to the phenomenon of tides. As the moon orbits the Earth, its gravitational force causes water to bulge out in the direction of the moon, creating high tides in the areas of the ocean closest to it. Conversely, areas at right angles to this bulge experience low tides. This cyclical movement results in regular tidal patterns influenced by the moon's position relative to the Earth.