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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the ScopePress weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
High water at Saltash (River Tamar) today reaches 5.2 m at 14:18 BST, with the next low at 0.8 m around 20:45. This means the estuary will be fully navigable for small craft during the afternoon, but mudflats will be exposed by early evening.
What are today’s full tide times for Saltash?
Saltash follows the same tidal pattern as nearby Plymouth, but times are roughly 5–10 minutes later due to its position up the Tamar. For this morning: low water at 08:03 (0.6 m), high at 14:18 (5.2 m), then low at 20:45 (0.8 m). Tomorrow’s first high arrives at 02:37 (4.9 m). These heights are typical for neap-to-mid range conditions this week.
How do Saltash tides compare with other Cornish and Devon locations?
The Tamar estuary behaves similarly to tide times Plymouth, though Saltash is slightly shallower. Tide times Bude on the north coast run about 40 minutes later and have smaller ranges (max 4.0 m). Tide times Looe and tide times Seaton Cornwall are both south-coast, with ranges closer to 5.5 m but different flood timings. For the Devon side, tide times Devon guides (e.g. Teignmouth) are less relevant here as the Tamar is a distinct system. Always use Tamar tide times for Saltash specifically.
Why are Saltash tide times different from Plymouth?
Saltash lies about 3 nautical miles up the River Tamar from Plymouth Sound. The tidal wave takes roughly 8 minutes longer to reach Saltash, and the funneling effect of the estuary reduces the high-water height by about 0.3 m compared to Plymouth Breakwater.
Can I walk across the mudflats at low tide near Saltash?
No. The Tamar mud is deep, soft and dangerous. Quicksand-like conditions exist in places, and the tide returns quickly. Always stay on marked paths or jetties. Check tide times for Saltash before any foreshore activity.
Do Saltash tides affect road access to the town?
Only during very high spring tides (above 5.8 m) when the A388 at St. Stephen’s Hill can flood. Normal high tides do not close roads. For updates see GOV.UK flood warnings.