NZSouthland
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.
46.5°S / 169.4°EData: LINZ
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What people are saying
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KeelyProduct details
- Paper & printingEnhanced Matte paper — 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.
- DataPublished tide predictions from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). The poster maps an annual high and low tide pattern. Predictions may come from a representative station; conditions at a specific beach can differ. Check the official tide source before making decisions on the water.
- 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.
Summer
Smaller but the wilderness is unforgettable.
Autumn
Powerful Antarctic swells, few people.
Winter
Raw, untamed — the Southern Ocean at full force.
Spring
Building swell, dramatic coastal light.
Papatowai tide data
Annual tide statistics computed from published LINZ 2026 predictions for Papatowai. Times use the location time zone (Pacific/Auckland).
Biggest tide
2.92m on 14 Aug at 02:46
Lowest tide
0.55m on 3 Jan at 21:07
Average range
1.66m between high and low
Peak tide month
September — highest avg high tides
Tide pattern
Two high and two low tides daily
Annual range
2.37m — from lowest low to highest high
Tide times this week
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days, from LINZ. Times use Pacific/Auckland.
| Day | High tides | Low tides |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | 01:42 · 2.73m, 14:07 · 2.64m | 08:00 · 0.74m, 20:19 · 0.74m |
| Mon 26 Oct | 02:26 · 2.73m, 14:50 · 2.73m | 08:44 · 0.74m, 21:03 · 0.65m |
| Tue 27 Oct | 03:11 · 2.83m, 15:35 · 2.73m | 09:30 · 0.65m, 21:49 · 0.65m |
| Wed 28 Oct | 04:00 · 2.83m, 16:22 · 2.73m | 10:18 · 0.74m, 22:38 · 0.65m |
| Thu 29 Oct | 04:51 · 2.73m, 17:13 · 2.64m | 11:08 · 0.74m, 23:31 · 0.65m |
| Fri 30 Oct | 05:46 · 2.73m, 18:08 · 2.64m | 12:01 · 0.84m |
| Sat 31 Oct | 06:46 · 2.64m, 19:10 · 2.54m | 00:28 · 0.74m, 12:59 · 0.93m |
