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 2h 11m at 1:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:440.98:240.912:110.812:40-0.47:135:31Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:360.78:440.82:030.51:30-0.17:135:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:030.69:000.83:120.22:210.27:135:33First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:250.79:060.84:10-0.13:230.67:145:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:290.95:06-0.46:350.87:145:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:141.06:00-0.77:145:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:111.16:52-0.87:145:36Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:511.17:42-0.97:145:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:231.18:28-0.97:145:37Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:521.09:11-0.97:145:38Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:200.99:50-0.89:320.97:145:39Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:030.96:470.910:26-0.89:530.87:145:40Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:070.87:130.810:59-0.610:550.77:145:41Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:070.77:350.711:29-0.57:145:41Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:130.67:530.712:430.611:56 AM-0.37:145:42Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:330.58:010.61:570.412:20-0.17:145:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:300.37:540.62:480.212:400.17:145:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:300.47:320.63:310.012:470.37:135:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:090.74:12-0.27:135:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:030.84:54-0.47:135:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:230.95:37-0.67:135:47Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:241.06:23-0.77:125:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:031.07:09-0.97:125:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:051.07:55-1.07:125:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:221.08:40-1.18:080.97:115:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:091.05:430.99:24-1.18:450.87:115:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:411.06:040.810:09-1.09:380.77:115:52New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:080.96:250.810:54-0.810:420.47:105:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:340.86:450.711:41-0.511:570.27:105:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:040.77:020.612:28-0.27:095:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:470.67:140.61:11-0.11:180.27:095:56Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:43 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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