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 15h 26m 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 - Jun 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:361.810:54-0.66:198:13New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:251.811:47-0.56:198:14New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:161.73:491.51:371.56:198:15Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:061.65:191.412:45-0.42:471.46:198:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:511.56:551.21:44-0.23:511.26:198:15Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:311.49:021.12:450.14:490.96:198:16First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:031.311:201.03:450.45:440.76:198:16First Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:301.24:480.76:320.46:188:17First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:161.111:49 AM1.26:121.07:160.26:188:17First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:001.311:50 AM1.28:341.27:540.06:188:18Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:281.48:29-0.16:188:18Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:231.59:02-0.26:188:18Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:571.59:34-0.36:198:19Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:251.510:06-0.36:198:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:531.510:40-0.36:198:20Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:241.511:14-0.26:198:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:571.411:50-0.26:198:20Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:321.46:198:20Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:051.412:25-0.16:198:21Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:341.31:010.06:198:21Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:561.31:370.26:208:21Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:101.210:270.82:140.45:290.66:208:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:151.22:550.65:450.46:208:22Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:420.910:14 AM1.23:450.96:110.16:208:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:131.110:08 AM1.24:561.16:46-0.26:218:22Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:211.47:28-0.46:218:22Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:151.58:15-0.66:218:22Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:021.69:04-0.76:228:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:461.69:55-0.86:228:22New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:271.61:451.510:171.410:47-0.76:228:22New Moon30Sat
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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