The tidal currents have been calculated using a linearized, barotropic tidal model designed by Lozano. The model was forced in the oceanic (western and southern boundaries) regions by the M2 and S2 tidal components from Egbert et al. (1994) oceanic tidal model, while the Straits of Gibraltar were forced by Candela et al (1990) observations.
The model reproduces the Candela et al (1990) co-tidal charts and velocities. The model is also in good agreement with the tidal elevation prediction from The Admiralty Tide tables, but it appears to underestimate the tidal range at neap tides (probably due to the lack of diurnal component).
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