Tides on Earth are mainly caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon. As the Moon orbits the Earth, its gravitational force creates bulges in the oceans, resulting in high tides in those regions. Although the Sun also exerts a gravitational pull that affects tides, its influence is significantly less than that of the Moon. The Earth’s rotation contributes to the timing and frequency of tides, but tidal movements are primarily due to the gravitational interaction with the Moon. Even though ocean currents do not create tides, they may contribute to patterns or behavior of the tidal waters at the coastal shores.