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 falling
Current reading recorded at Saturday 7 November at 15:30. It is below the mid point.
Recent tide range
Below the mid point
Low point
Sat 06:30
Mid point
Halfway
High point
Sat 00:15
- Direction
- Falling
- Change since previous
- Down by about 0.28 m
- Recent high
- Saturday 7 November at 12:15
- Recent low
- Saturday 7 November at 06:30
- Technical reading
- 0.08 mAOD
- Station context
- Central London, close to Tower Bridge
| Time | Technical level |
|---|---|
| 15:30 | 0.08 mAOD |
| 15:15 | 0.36 mAOD |
| 15:00 | 0.65 mAOD |
| 14:45 | 0.95 mAOD |
| 14:30 | 1.23 mAOD |
| 14:15 | 1.53 mAOD |
| 14:00 | 1.84 mAOD |
| 13:45 | 2.16 mAOD |
| 13:30 | 2.50 mAOD |
| 13:15 | 2.83 mAOD |
| 13:00 | 3.14 mAOD |
| 12:45 | 3.34 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.