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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 6:17 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:31 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8770933
Common Questions About Tides

Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX Tides - Apr 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:321.28:470.93:590.55:190.87:087:39New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:001.34:320.27:077:39Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:281.45:080.17:067:40Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:181.45:510.07:047:41Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:001.56:430.07:037:41Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:171.57:510.17:027:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:241.59:100.17:017:42First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:161.410:340.27:007:43First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:521.411:520.36:597:43First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:131.312:530.36:587:44Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:091.21:330.56:567:45Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:571.09:421.25:250.91:590.76:557:45Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:431.09:191.14:470.82:190.86:547:46Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:191.07:541.23:470.72:351.06:537:46Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:011.23:530.66:527:47Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:571.34:070.56:517:48Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:571.34:210.46:507:48Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:341.44:380.36:497:49Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:411.55:120.36:487:50Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:261.56:110.36:477:50Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:471.67:350.26:467:51Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:481.79:020.26:457:51Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:341.710:190.26:447:52Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:051.611:260.26:437:53Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:121.512:250.36:427:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:051.31:190.46:417:54Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:481.28:521.22:041.02:120.76:407:55Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:321.37:451.12:220.83:101.06:397:55Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:561.52:490.56:387:56New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:151.63:190.36:377:56New Moon30Fri
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 10:54 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 15% 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 (15% 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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