Tides Today & Tomorrow in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX.
Next low tide : in 5h 48m at 5:32 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:00 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8770933
Common Questions About Tides

Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX Tides - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:321.21:09-0.46:408:12Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:491.22:10-0.56:418:12Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:011.23:10-0.56:418:11Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:321.14:05-0.56:428:10Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:481.04:54-0.46:428:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:360.95:39-0.35:560.86:438:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:380.86:22-0.16:510.66:448:08Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:240.77:060.27:430.46:448:07Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:230.71:290.77:540.48:320.26:458:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:430.812:000.78:500.79:210.06:458:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:390.910:13-0.16:468:04Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:571.011:08-0.16:468:03Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:011.16:478:02Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:021.112:07-0.16:488:01Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:011.11:07-0.16:488:00Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:561.12:02-0.16:497:59Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:391.12:450.06:497:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun2:091.03:180.06:507:57New Moon18Sun
19Mon2:251.03:470.06:507:56New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:431.04:160.06:517:55New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:270.94:500.16:527:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:250.95:330.26:520.66:527:53Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:550.86:290.47:240.46:537:52Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:000.812:310.87:420.68:010.36:537:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:110.911:18 AM0.89:110.88:470.16:547:50First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:511.19:430.06:547:49First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:381.210:48-0.16:557:48First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:071.311:58-0.16:557:46First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:201.36:567:45Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:251.31:06-0.26:567:44Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:201.32:07-0.26:577:43Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8770933)

Common Questions About Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX today?

Slack tide in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX is approximately 10:46 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX?

Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX?

Tide predictions for Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX?

Tide data for Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8770933. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8770933.

What is the moon phase in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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