What is the term for the tide when the water level is above average?

High tide refers to the state of the tide when the water level reaches its peak and is above the average level. This occurs due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, which influences the movement of water in the oceans. When the gravitational force is strongest, the water bulges out towards the moon, creating a high tide. In contrast, low tide occurs when water levels drop and are below average. Spring tide and neap tide are specific types that occur under certain conditions but are not simply defined as above average water levels. Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases when tides are at their most extreme, while neap tides happen when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides. Thus, high tide is the correct term for when water levels are elevated compared to the average tide levels.