Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 5h 11m at 11:53 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:49 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jun 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:421.69:07-0.36:198:13Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:391.79:45-0.46:198:14New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:261.810:23-0.46:198:14New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:101.711:02-0.46:198:15New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:551.711:43-0.36:198:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:451.66:198:16Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:411.512:27-0.26:198:16Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:311.41:110.06:198:17Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:041.41:550.16:188:17Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:231.32:370.36:188:18First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:351.211:060.83:150.46:410.86:188:18First Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:371.23:510.76:510.56:188:18First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:260.911:23 AM1.24:310.97:120.36:198:19First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:021.110:55 AM1.25:411.17:370.16:198:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:061.38:05-0.26:198:19Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:501.58:38-0.46:198:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:281.69:15-0.56:198:20Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:071.79:56-0.66:198:20Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:491.710:42-0.76:198:21Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:341.711:32-0.66:198:21Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:211.66:208:21Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:031.512:25-0.56:208:21Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:381.46:021.21:21-0.33:401.26:208:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:061.38:271.02:180.04:210.96:208:22Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:281.211:031.03:160.35:070.56:218:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:441.24:180.75:550.26:218:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:091.110:50 AM1.25:451.06:41-0.16:218:22Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:571.37:26-0.36:228:22Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:241.58:10-0.46:228:22Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:211.68:52-0.56:228:22Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 3:51 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 Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Galveston Pier 21, 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 Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, 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 Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, 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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