This paper presents the simulation of the nine principal tidal constituents in the southeastern Brazilian shelf, through the processing of a hydrodynamical numerical model. The modeled area extends from Ponta do Vigia (SC) to Cabo Frio (RJ), from the coast up to approximately the 100 m isobath. The model used in the simulations is three-dimensional, linear, barotropic and of meso scale. Each principal tidal constituent was processed isolatedly, in order to define its characteristics in the area of interest, especificaly its cotidal lines and current elipses at the surface. The considered tidal constituents were: Q1, O1, P1, K1, N2, M2, S2, K2 and M3. The obtained amplitude and phase cotidal maps show the amplification and attenuation areas for the tidal waves, as well as their propagation directions. The surface currents elipses, on the other hand, indicate the behavior of the tidal currents in the modeled area, especially in terms of gyres, predominant directions and typical intensities. With the simulations results, it is possible to predict tidal elevations and tidal currents, at any location in this area, and for whatever required period.
Tides; Cotidal lines; Tidal current ellipses; Hydrodynamical numerical modelling; Southeastern Brazilian shelf