Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 11:24 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:34 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:040.76:320.711:10-0.411:380.37:085:56Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:070.66:490.611:38-0.27:085:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:190.56:570.612:380.212:020.07:075:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:510.46:470.61:330.012:200.27:065:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:560.56:230.62:23-0.212:240.47:066:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:030.73:12-0.37:056:01Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:330.84:03-0.47:046:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:170.94:57-0.57:046:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:330.95:52-0.67:036:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:500.96:44-0.77:026:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:080.97:31-0.77:016:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:500.98:14-0.88:270.87:016:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:580.98:54-0.88:420.77:006:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:250.95:110.89:32-0.79:190.66:596:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:480.95:260.810:10-0.510:040.46:586:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:080.95:410.710:51-0.310:550.16:576:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:260.85:530.711:330.011:51-0.16:566:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:500.86:030.712:190.36:566:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:240.86:080.812:51-0.31:080.66:556:11Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:130.96:020.91:54-0.51:580.86:546:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:131.03:00-0.66:536:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:501.04:10-0.76:526:13First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:241.05:24-0.76:516:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:301.06:36-0.76:506:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:160.97:39-0.68:420.96:496:15Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:110.94:230.98:32-0.58:490.86:486:16Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:340.94:370.89:15-0.49:140.66:476:16Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:430.94:530.89:52-0.29:460.56:466:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:450.95:080.810:22-0.110:210.36:456:18Full Moon29Tue
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 3:29 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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