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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:17 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 4:00 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8770933
Common Questions About Tides

Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX Tides - Jul 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:080.98:480.16:248:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:460.89:330.411:070.36:248:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:310.73:330.810:260.611:330.16:248:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:040.91:480.911:340.86:258:24Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:151.012:08-0.16:258:24Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:121.112:48-0.36:268:24Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:101.21:34-0.36:268:24Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:121.22:27-0.36:278:23New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:141.23:23-0.36:278:23New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:101.14:19-0.36:288:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:521.15:10-0.36:288:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:191.15:52-0.26:298:23Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:271.06:26-0.16:298:22Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:050.96:540.06:308:22Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:590.97:180.16:308:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:470.87:410.210:340.36:318:21First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:030.53:030.78:300.410:400.26:318:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:400.62:270.710:110.611:050.06:328:20First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:000.811:41-0.26:328:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:181.06:338:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:431.112:27-0.36:338:19Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:081.11:24-0.46:348:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:311.22:26-0.56:358:18Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:531.23:29-0.56:358:18Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:411.24:27-0.56:368:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:431.15:20-0.56:368:16Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:410.96:06-0.36:378:16Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:500.86:48-0.16:388:15Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:100.77:290.18:240.46:388:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:380.61:590.68:110.49:070.26:398:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:250.712:270.79:040.69:500.06:398:13Third Quarter31Thu
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 11:08 pm — 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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