tideward
adverbUK /ˈtaɪdwəd/
US /ˈtaɪdwərd/
In the direction of the tide.
The little boat drifted tideward as the water slowly rose.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Facing or moving toward the sea as influenced by the tide.
The gulls flew tideward at dusk.
3. Toward the time or force of a rising tide.
They rowed tideward before the current turned.
4. In a manner following the pull of the tide.
The seaweed floated tideward along the bay.