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 3h 50m 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 - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:420.712:30-0.87:095:58Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:36-0.87:085:59Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:360.72:36-0.97:076:00Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:120.73:30-0.87:076:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:360.64:12-0.77:066:01Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:360.54:54-0.67:056:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:120.49:48 AM0.36:120.25:30-0.37:056:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:000.412:360.26:360.06:06-0.17:046:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:420.32:360.27:06-0.26:360.27:036:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:180.47:36-0.37:026:05Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:180.58:06-0.47:026:06Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:360.58:42-0.47:016:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:000.69:18-0.47:006:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:360.610:18-0.46:596:09Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:18-0.56:586:09Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:360.712:24-0.66:576:10Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:360.81:24-0.76:566:11Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:300.82:18-0.76:556:12New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:360.83:06-0.76:546:12New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:300.73:54-0.56:546:13New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:480.58:06 AM0.54:180.54:42-0.36:536:14New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:180.411:360.34:540.25:300.06:526:15Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:060.55:360.06:240.36:516:15Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:540.66:12-0.26:506:16Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:360.76:54-0.46:496:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:060.87:42-0.46:476:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:240.98:48-0.46:466:18First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:300.910:00-0.46:456:19First Quarter28Mon
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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