Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 11:53 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 3:56 pm (1.1 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:071.44:471.311:181.111:040.66:567:41New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:141.45:561.311:570.911:270.86:577:40New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:161.47:081.312:370.76:577:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:111.48:281.41:160.66:587:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:011.410:061.512:181.21:560.46:587:37Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:381.512:441.42:390.36:597:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:571.63:280.26:597:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:021.74:230.17:007:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:431.85:260.17:007:32First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:311.96:310.07:017:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:011.87:340.07:017:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:231.811:21 AM1.78:191.78:320.07:027:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:321.71:351.78:311.59:250.27:027:27Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:461.63:161.89:161.310:160.47:037:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:021.54:421.810:051.011:050.77:037:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:161.56:021.810:560.711:561.07:047:23Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:281.57:201.811:490.47:047:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:351.68:431.912:561.312:440.27:057:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:261.610:211.92:281.61:430.17:057:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:440.17:067:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:281.93:490.27:067:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:201.94:560.37:077:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:271.96:050.47:077:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:111.87:090.47:087:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:261.88:030.57:087:12Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:231.712:411.510:191.58:460.67:097:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:251.62:181.59:481.49:200.77:107:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:311.63:311.69:591.29:490.97:107:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:361.64:351.610:211.010:161.07:117:07New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:391.65:341.610:460.910:431.27:117:06New Moon30Wed
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 7:54 pm — 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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