Slack water

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008930",
  "term": "Slack water",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The period of time during which there is little or no horizontal movement of water associated with the turn of the tide. It occurs at high tide and low tide, just before the current reverses direction. During slack water, tidal currents are at their weakest, making it a favorable time for certain marine activities.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/slack-water/"
}