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 4h 44m 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 - Sep 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:191.78:050.06:567:42Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:531.711:32 AM1.69:131.68:530.06:567:40Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:011.61:361.69:011.59:390.16:577:39Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:131.53:161.69:361.210:230.36:587:38Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:261.54:441.610:211.011:090.66:587:37Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:391.56:061.711:110.711:570.96:597:36Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:511.57:281.712:050.46:597:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:591.58:571.712:521.21:040.27:007:33Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:011.610:401.82:091.52:070.17:007:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:120.07:017:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:401.84:210.07:017:30Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:361.85:320.17:027:28Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:461.86:440.17:027:27Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:211.87:490.27:037:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:311.78:420.37:037:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:371.61:501.69:561.59:250.57:047:24Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:481.63:041.510:031.39:580.67:047:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:591.54:101.510:211.110:250.87:057:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:081.55:101.510:451.010:471.07:057:20New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:131.56:091.611:140.811:091.27:067:19New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:081.57:081.611:460.711:321.37:067:17Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:541.58:121.612:220.57:077:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:401.69:291.71:020.57:077:15Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:081.712:171.61:470.47:087:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:471.72:380.47:087:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:081.83:330.47:097:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:451.94:330.37:097:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:201.95:350.37:107:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:461.96:380.47:117:08Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:261.87:370.47:117:06Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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