Tidal flow around South Devon

The diagrams show the direction of tidal flows around South Devon. These flows are based on spring tides and calm wind conditions and high water times are for Devonport. The data has been derived from Admiralty charts and the work of Mike Fennessy in 1978.

Low tide

Low water

High water -5 hrs

High water -5 hrs

High water -4 hrs

High water -4 hrs

High water -3 hrs

High water -3 hrs

High water -2 hrs

High water -2 hrs

High water -1 hr

High water -1 hr

High water

High water

High water +1 hr

High water +1 hr

High water +2 hrs

High water +2 hrs

High water +3 hrs

High water +3 hrs

High water +4 hrs

High water +4 hrs

High water +5 hrs

High water +5 hrs