How Do Tides Affect Ocean Currents?

Tides are like giant waves that pull the ocean in and out. When the tide comes in, it pushes the water forward, kind of like when you push a toy car across the floor. When the tide goes out, it pulls the water back, like pulling the car back to where it started. This pushing and pulling happens all over the ocean, and it helps move big currents around, like gears on a clock.