also: みちしお
noun
Refers to the state of the tide when the water level is at its highest. Often contrasted with 干潮 (low tide).
See also: 干潮 (かんちょう) · 引き潮
満潮の時間を調べてから釣りに行った。
I checked the time of high tide before going fishing.
At this beach, the sandy shore almost disappears at high tide.