Ocean Currents, Sea Surface Temperature, Tidal Streams, Tides, Navigation software, GRIB, SST


Welcome to Tidetech

  • We offer the world's most comprehensive resource of detailed and accurate oceanographic data for sailors

  • The information we source is selected by our oceanographers as ‘best available’.

  • Our in-house tidal models are produced by scientists who are internationally recognised for their work in this field

  • We present our data in GRIB format so it can be used in navigation software and our free viewer

  • You can access custom support , analysis and data for high profile events – Newport Bermuda , Sydney Hobart, Americas Cup etc.

Gulf Stream Sea Surface Temperature

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Tidal Stream Grib

 

Audi Sydney Gold Coast Race

Sydnet Gold Coast Race Package
Unusual currents on the cards for this years race? - a large eddy has been giving North going current for some time now in a section of the race course where strong south going current is almost always the norm. But what will be happening at the end of July? Like last year, Tidetech gribs and analysis cold make the crucial difference in race strategy. Read more

Sydney Gold coast currents

European Tidal Models


Australian Tidal Models

  • Sydney Harbour 100m resolution (as supplied to UK Olympic Team in 2000)
  • Bass Strait - 2 NM resolution
  • Mooloolaba to Yepoon 500m resolution coming soon!
  • Moreton Bay Hi res coming soon!

Breaksea Spit tidal Streams

   

Yacht Racing

Tidetech data is proving to be a "must have" tool for yacht racers. With the increasing use of navigation software with GRIB download & optimal routing functions knowing what the Ocean Current or Tidal Stream is doing in any race will provide competitors with the winning edge.

In addition to our standard data subscription Tidetech offers expert analysis for a range of yachting events.

Upcoming 2010 events with Expert Analysis include:

  • Newport to Bermuda Race
  • Melbourne to Vanuatu Race
  • AUDI Sydney to Gold Coast Race
  • Airlie Beach Race Week
  • Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
  • Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

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Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2009

Exceptional results for yachts using Tidetech data products in the 2009 event. Winning IRC yacht "Two True" & 5 of top 6 IRC yachts using Tidetech.

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Tidetech has provided expert Analysis for the following events in 2009/10:

  • Rolex Fastnet Race
  • Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
  • Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race
  • Rolex China Sea Race (Hong Kong to Subic Bay)
  • Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
  • Melbourne to Hobart Eastcoaster & Westcoaster
  • Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
  • Audi Sydney to Gold Coast Race
  • and others...

Is there a high profile Yacht Race that you would like Tidetech to provide oceanographic analysis for?. Contact us now

Super Yachts 

Save Fuel, Time and increase the chance of smooth passages using Tidetech data.

Tidetech offers a custom pre-voyage analysis for Super Yacht Masters. Contact us now for details.

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Other Applications

Tidetech oceanographic data has been used in a wide range of other applications by customers from all corners of the globe. A small example of other uses to date include:

  • Fishing
  • Ocean Kayaking & Rowing
  • Ocean Swimming
  • Scientific & Environmental application
  • Search and Rescue Use
  • Oil Spill Response

Subscribe Now or contact Tidetech to discuss data use for your specific activity.


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Cruising Yachts

Save time, money and reduce equipment wear and tear....

By using Tidetech's Global data you can set a course that will have your yacht cruising with ease. Have an easy visual understanding of where the current is, how fast it is flowing and simply position your yacht within the area of favourable current or outside the area of adverse current. Know the direction, strength and timing of the Tides and your position relative to the tide.

The use of navigation software by cruising yacht owners is growing in popularity (it is often a cheaper option than installing plotters and other hardware) and this allows them to utilise the GRIB download and optimal routing functions of these systems as an invaluable tool in passage planning and for real time weather information access. Tidetech data can be viewed in most GRIB compatible navigation software.

You only need to subscribe for the duration of your passage.

2 day, 7 day, 1 month and 6 month access options are provided.

Subscribe to access our data for your next passage.

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Example Images:

Gulf Stream Ocean Current and SST

Gulf Stream eddies

 Sydney to Hobart Ocean Current

South East Australia

Sea Surface Temperature Image

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