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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX.
Next low tide : in 6h 44m at 6:59 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:56 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8770933
Common Questions About Tides

Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX Tides - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:481.110:120.26:585:20First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:480.95:540.711:420.511:120.46:595:20Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:240.87:420.911:540.26:595:21Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:000.79:181.012:240.712:24-0.17:005:21Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:481.212:54-0.37:015:21Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:36-0.47:025:21Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:061.22:24-0.57:025:21Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:181.23:24-0.57:035:21Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:301.24:24-0.57:045:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:361.25:30-0.57:045:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:241.16:24-0.47:055:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:541.17:18-0.37:065:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:060.98:06-0.27:065:22Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:480.88:420.17:075:23Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:360.75:240.412:240.27:085:23Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:120.712:000.07:085:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:360.711:54-0.17:095:24Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:240.812:06-0.37:095:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:420.812:30-0.37:105:25Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:060.912:54-0.47:105:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:360.91:30-0.47:115:26New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:540.92:18-0.57:115:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:480.93:18-0.67:125:27New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:180.94:12-0.77:125:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:481.05:12-0.77:135:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:180.96:06-0.77:135:29Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:300.96:54-0.67:135:29Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:180.77:48-0.47:145:30First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:060.68:42-0.17:145:30First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:000.44:540.310:000.09:420.27:145:31First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:000.47:180.510:30-0.37:145:32First Quarter31Fri
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 10:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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