What is the relationship between tide and current?

Tides and currents are both driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, but they are distinct phenomena. Tides refer to the periodic rise and fall of sea levels, resulting from the gravitational forces acting on Earth’s waters, typically occurring twice daily. Currents, on the other hand, are horizontal flows of water that can be influenced by factors such as wind, water temperature, and salinity, as well as tidal movements. While tides can create currents, especially in coastal areas during tidal changes, currents can also exist independently of tides.