Observed Thames tide level
Thames tide now
See the latest observed River Thames tide level, whether the water is rising or falling, and recent high and low points from Environment Agency gauges.
Tower Pier
The Thames is rising
Current reading recorded at Sunday 18 October at 04:15. It is near the recent high point.
Recent tide range
Near the recent high point
Low point
Sat 12:00
Mid point
Halfway
High point
Sat 18:30
- Direction
- Rising
- Change since previous
- Up by about 0.09 m
- Recent high
- Saturday 17 October at 18:30
- Recent low
- Sunday 18 October at 00:30
- Technical reading
- 1.73 mAOD
- Station context
- Central London, close to Tower Bridge
| Time | Technical level |
|---|---|
| 04:15 | 1.73 mAOD |
| 04:00 | 1.64 mAOD |
| 03:45 | 1.50 mAOD |
| 03:30 | 1.32 mAOD |
| 03:15 | 1.12 mAOD |
| 03:00 | 0.88 mAOD |
| 02:45 | 0.64 mAOD |
| 02:30 | 0.38 mAOD |
| 02:15 | 0.09 mAOD |
| 02:00 | -0.18 mAOD |
| 01:45 | -0.47 mAOD |
| 01:30 | -0.78 mAOD |
Not for navigation, flood warnings or safety decisions. Times are shown in London local time.
Thames tide FAQ
Is this a tide prediction?
No. This page shows observed Environment Agency tide gauge readings. It is useful for the current tide level and recent movement, not as a future tide table.
How often is the Thames tide data updated?
The Environment Agency API normally updates tide gauge readings every 15 minutes, and the latest available reading usually lags by 15 to 30 minutes.
Which station should I use for central London?
Tower Pier is the best default for central London because it is close to Tower Bridge and the Pool of London.
Can I use this for boating or safety decisions?
No. Treat this as a public information tool only. For navigation, flood risk or safety decisions, use official navigation and flood warning sources.