Papatowai Tides
Hidden in the Catlins, Papatowai is where the forest meets the sea in spectacular fashion. The tidal patterns here are influenced by the unique headland and reef formations that characterise this rugged coastline — a wild, remote corner of New Zealand where the ocean's rhythms are raw and unspoiled.
What people are saying
“So happy with my Iso Tides print! It was the perfect meaningful gift, and it looks so good in my dad’s office. He’s stoked with it! Arrived quick and is super high quality ❤️”
KeelyProduct details
- Paper & printingMuseum-grade Enhanced Matte paper (230gsm) — a luxurious flat matte surface with sharp detail and rich colour. Printed using archival pigment inks on professional Epson equipment. Each poster is individually inspected before shipping.
- FramingFrames are sustainably sourced solid wood, handmade in New Zealand, and arrive ready to hang with hardware pre-installed. Glazing protects your print. UV protection and anti-reflective coatings can be added on request.
- DataOfficial tide data from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) — precision tide data used for maritime safety and coastal planning. Every high and low is calculated from verified readings.
- EditionEach poster captures the complete tidal rhythm of your chosen beach for a full calendar year — the patterns shown will never repeat exactly the same way again.
Seasonal tide notes
How the tides and swell change through the year at Southland locations.
Smaller but the wilderness is unforgettable.
Powerful Antarctic swells, few people.
Raw, untamed — the Southern Ocean at full force.
Building swell, dramatic coastal light.
Papatowai tide data
Annual tide statistics computed from verified LINZ data for Papatowai.
2.92m on 14 Aug at 02:46
0.55m on 3 Jan at 21:07
1.66m between high and low
September — highest avg high tides
Two high and two low tides daily
2.37m — from lowest low to highest high
Tide times this week
High and low tide times for the next 7 days, drawn from verified LINZ data.
| Day | High tides | Low tides |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 9 Sep | 00:01 · 2.73m, 12:32 · 2.73m | 06:17 · 0.65m, 18:43 · 0.74m |
| Thu 10 Sep | 00:51 · 2.83m, 13:21 · 2.83m | 07:08 · 0.55m, 19:30 · 0.65m |
| Fri 11 Sep | 01:38 · 2.83m, 14:06 · 2.83m | 07:55 · 0.55m, 20:15 · 0.65m |
| Sat 12 Sep | 02:23 · 2.83m, 14:48 · 2.83m | 08:40 · 0.55m, 20:58 · 0.65m |
| Sun 13 Sep | 03:06 · 2.83m, 15:30 · 2.73m | 09:24 · 0.65m, 21:40 · 0.65m |
| Mon 14 Sep | 03:49 · 2.73m, 16:10 · 2.64m | 10:06 · 0.74m, 22:22 · 0.74m |
| Tue 15 Sep | 04:32 · 2.64m, 16:51 · 2.54m | 10:48 · 0.84m, 23:05 · 0.93m |
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