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 12h 00m 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:231.08:03-0.67:135:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:311.08:38-0.77:135:32New Moon2Tue
3Wed5:481.09:12-0.79:270.97:145:33New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:101.09:45-0.79:330.97:145:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:550.96:350.910:17-0.710:140.87:145:35New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:510.97:010.910:48-0.611:370.77:145:35Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:530.87:240.911:19-0.57:145:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:090.77:440.81:200.611:51 AM-0.37:145:37Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:400.57:580.72:040.412:24-0.17:145:38Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:400.48:050.72:400.21:010.17:145:39First Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:120.58:060.73:180.01:400.47:145:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:160.64:03-0.32:240.67:145:40First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:550.84:54-0.67:145:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:031.05:49-0.87:145:42Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:471.06:46-1.07:145:43Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:231.17:42-1.18:341.07:145:43Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:561.08:35-1.18:350.97:145:44Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:541.05:280.99:25-1.19:080.87:135:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:131.05:580.810:13-0.99:580.67:135:46Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:260.96:270.810:58-0.711:030.47:135:47Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:370.86:540.711:41-0.57:135:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:510.67:190.612:190.312:20-0.27:125:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:180.57:390.61:310.112:540.17:125:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:100.57:430.62:33-0.11:140.37:125:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:000.63:29-0.37:115:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:430.74:22-0.47:115:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:070.85:15-0.57:105:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:250.86:07-0.67:105:54Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:480.96:55-0.67:095:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:490.87:39-0.77:095:55Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:130.88:19-0.79:040.87:085:56Waning Crescent31Wed
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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