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 : 1:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 7:34 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 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:121.24:290.77:080.76:208:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:021.012:161.25:160.97:270.56:198:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:441.111:56 AM1.26:311.17:520.36:198:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:051.310:51 AM1.28:431.28:190.16:198:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:561.48:48-0.16:198:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:321.59:18-0.26:198:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:051.69:51-0.36:198:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:401.610:27-0.46:198:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:181.711:06-0.46:188:17Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:021.611:48-0.46:188:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:481.66:188:18Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:321.512:35-0.36:188:18Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:071.41:24-0.26:188:19Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:321.37:501.02:160.05:181.06:198:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:501.310:561.03:100.35:300.76:198:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:021.24:090.66:020.36:198:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:031.111:06 AM1.25:270.96:420.06:198:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:391.310:54 AM1.27:501.27:26-0.36:198:20Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:571.58:12-0.56:198:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:571.78:59-0.66:198:21Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:461.79:45-0.66:208:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:311.710:31-0.66:208:21New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:141.611:17-0.56:208:21New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:561.56:208:22New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:381.412:02-0.36:218:22Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:171.312:45-0.26:218:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:481.21:250.06:218:22Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:111.28:150.82:010.35:060.86:218:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:241.111:260.82:320.55:300.56:228:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:201.12:550.75:580.36:228:22First Quarter30Wed
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 10:32 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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