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 3h 39m 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 - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:561.46:58-0.26:398:11Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:091.57:44-0.36:398:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:071.58:29-0.46:408:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:531.59:12-0.46:408:09Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:041.512:111.59:121.49:55-0.46:418:08Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:201.51:561.49:411.310:37-0.36:428:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:391.43:361.410:301.211:20-0.16:428:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:571.35:121.311:311.06:438:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:131.36:471.212:050.112:390.76:438:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:281.28:301.212:520.51:460.46:448:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:371.210:261.31:450.82:490.26:448:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:381.32:511.13:49-0.16:458:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:281.47:08 AM1.45:031.44:50-0.26:468:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:301.65:53-0.36:468:01Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:071.66:57-0.36:478:00Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:021.67:57-0.36:477:59Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:341.68:51-0.26:487:58Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:451.59:37-0.16:487:57Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:551.51:531.410:251.410:150.06:497:56New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:081.43:111.410:361.210:460.26:497:55New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:231.44:211.311:081.111:130.46:507:54New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:371.35:291.211:500.911:360.66:517:53New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:471.36:391.212:360.86:517:52Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:481.37:581.21:230.66:527:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:371.39:371.212:201.02:080.56:527:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:221.312:381.22:530.46:537:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:031.43:400.36:537:47First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:541.54:290.26:547:46First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:471.65:220.16:547:45First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:161.76:180.06:557:44First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:481.77:130.06:557:43Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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