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 7h 42m 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 - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:031.22:171.04:060.06:398:11Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:341.37:50 AM1.33:081.25:00-0.26:408:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:031.45:59-0.46:408:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:511.57:00-0.56:418:09Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:401.68:00-0.56:418:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:081.68:56-0.56:428:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:321.512:541.59:321.49:46-0.46:438:06New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:551.42:261.49:511.310:32-0.26:438:05New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:181.43:471.410:341.111:120.06:448:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:401.35:011.311:291.011:480.26:448:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:011.36:141.212:290.86:458:03Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:191.27:331.112:200.51:270.66:458:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:271.29:081.112:470.72:200.56:468:01Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:171.21:071.03:090.36:478:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:451.33:560.26:477:59First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:061.34:440.16:487:58First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:141.45:350.16:487:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:281.56:280.06:497:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:541.57:200.06:497:55Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:071.58:07-0.16:507:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:301.58:49-0.16:507:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:231.512:171.49:531.49:270.06:517:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:321.51:571.49:571.310:030.16:527:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:441.53:281.410:231.210:380.26:527:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:571.44:521.410:591.011:150.56:537:49Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:101.46:131.411:430.711:540.76:537:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:201.47:361.412:320.56:547:46Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:261.49:081.512:381.01:260.36:547:45Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:281.410:541.61:281.32:250.16:557:44Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:181.52:321.53:270.06:557:43Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:471.74:33-0.16:567:42Third Quarter31Thu
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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