What the Tidetech API is used for
The Tidetech API supports integration across a wide range of operational use cases, including:
- Voyage, route and speed optimisation platforms
- OEM navigation and decision‑support systems
- Port, pilotage and terminal tools
- Shore‑side planning and fleet‑management systems
- Analytics, reporting and historical analysis workflows
- Integration capability with mobile and wearable apps
It allows Tidetech’s datasets to be consumed automatically, reliably and at the cadence required by operational systems.
What the API provides access to
Through the API, customers can access:
- Global forecast and hindcast datasets
- Regional high‑resolution models
- Global and regional tidal products
- Custom and S‑100‑aligned datasets (in development — contact for info)
The API exposes Tidetech’s product families through a consistent, well‑structured interface, designed to support long‑term integration.
Built for operational scale and reliability
The API is engineered for use in live, customer‑facing systems.
It is designed to support:
- Automated data delivery at operational time‑steps
- High‑volume requests and large spatial datasets
- Stable behaviour across environments and regions
- Secure access for enterprise and institutional customers
This makes it suitable for both commercial platforms and safety‑critical maritime applications.
Designed to work alongside other delivery methods
The API complements Tidetech’s other delivery options, including:
- Downloadable GRIB and NetCDF datasets
- S‑100‑aligned services
- Custom delivery pipelines for specialised applications
Customers can combine API access with other formats depending on workflow, performance and system requirements.
Documentation and developer resources
The API is supported by comprehensive technical documentation, including:
- Endpoint descriptions
- Data structures and formats
- Examples and integration guidance
These resources are designed for developers and technical teams responsible for implementation and ongoing maintenance.tasets and standards‑aligned services, depending on the application.
Global custom case studies
Next steps
Integrate Tidetech’s ocean intelligence into your system,
Talk to an ocean data specialist to discuss access, usage models and integration options, or head directly to the API documentation.