Tides Out Maps is a coastal design studio based in Aotearoa New Zealand, born from a love of the ocean, fine craft, and the magic of low tide. We transform satellite and elevation data into beautiful, minimalistic maps that showcase the contours of the land revealed when the sea recedes.
Since our launch, we’ve helped people around the world celebrate the places that matter to them — from tiny island bays to expansive harbours — all captured with precision, heart, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Every map is available in multiple formats and tailored to suit a wide range of homes, gifts, and lifestyles.
A Tides Out Map is a high-precision elevation model of the New Zealand coastline at low tide. Each one highlights the true landform where the sea meets the shore—revealing the curves, estuaries, and sandbanks that often go unnoticed. Printed and framed with care, it’s a tribute to places you love and a celebration of the natural rhythm of the tides.
It all starts with the ocean depth: we source detailed bathymetric data from a variety of government, scientific, and open-source providers to capture the true shape of the seafloor. Each map highlights the contours, sandbanks, and estuaries that are normally hidden beneath the waves. Printed and framed with care, it’s a tribute to places you love and a celebration of the natural rhythm of the tides.
We begin by gathering detailed ocean floor data to reveal the true contours beneath the sea.
We’re two Kiwi founders with a love for local ocean detail. Every map is handcrafted, precisely designed, and sustainably made here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Matt Peacock
Design, Creative and Operations
Kate Spence
Making, Marketing and Operations
Each map is professionally mounted and ready to hang—no extra steps required.
Choose your region, size, or even request a unique location—each map is made to order.
We use archival paper, pigment inks, and solid frames to ensure every map endures beautifully over time.
Each map is built from real-world bathymetric and elevation datasets — no two locations are ever the same.
Our maps are made with love in New Zealand using sustainable materials and high-quality local craftsmanship.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, farewells and more — celebrate where memories are made.
Whether it’s your childhood beach, a first sailing adventure, or a place you dream of retiring—our maps carry personal meaning. They’re stories, memories, and tributes to life by the water.
