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 25m 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 - Apr 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:371.42:10-0.36:096:37First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:231.43:21-0.16:076:37First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:211.34:350.06:066:38First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:351.25:500.16:056:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:411.26:550.28:181.06:046:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:281.12:491.17:480.48:200.96:036:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:461.22:581.18:290.58:360.76:026:40Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:521.23:041.19:040.68:580.56:016:41Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:511.33:041.19:370.89:230.35:596:41Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:431.42:551.110:121.09:510.25:586:42Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:321.42:411.210:551.110:210.15:576:43Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:211.52:241.212:071.25:566:43Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:131.511:330.05:556:44Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:141.55:546:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:311.512:18-0.15:536:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:031.51:110.05:526:45Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:191.52:100.05:516:46Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:461.53:140.05:506:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:021.44:230.15:486:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:171.35:360.26:381.15:476:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:311.36:480.47:050.75:466:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:331.41:431.27:570.67:430.45:456:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:551.61:551.29:020.98:250.15:446:50New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:061.82:031.310:081.19:09-0.25:436:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:091.93:061.312:251.36:427:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:091.911:45-0.46:427:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:111.86:417:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:171.812:38-0.36:407:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:341.61:37-0.26:397:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:551.62:400.06:387:54First Quarter30Fri
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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