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 5h 15m 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:060.710:54-0.57:155:33Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:180.811:36-0.77:155:33Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:240.812:30-0.87:155:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:30-0.87:155:35Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:300.92:30-0.97:155:35Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:360.83:36-0.97:155:36Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:300.84:30-0.97:165:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:060.85:18-0.87:165:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:180.76:06-0.77:165:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:120.56:42-0.47:165:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:480.412:360.110:060.17:12-0.27:165:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:360.44:000.19:18-0.17:360.17:155:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:360.39:30-0.37:155:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:120.411:540.510:00-0.57:155:43Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:24-0.57:155:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:120.511:00-0.67:155:44Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:360.611:42-0.67:155:45Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:180.612:30-0.67:155:46Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:060.61:30-0.77:145:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:540.72:30-0.87:145:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:300.73:24-0.97:145:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:540.74:12-0.97:135:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:060.75:00-0.87:135:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:000.55:48-0.67:135:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:180.49:24 AM0.27:000.26:30-0.47:125:52Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:060.31:300.27:300.07:24-0.17:125:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:060.24:000.38:00-0.38:240.27:115:54First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:480.48:42-0.57:115:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:180.69:24-0.67:105:56First Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:300.610:18-0.77:105:56Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:360.711:18-0.87:095:57Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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