Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 11:24 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 7:17 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 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:221.26:451.212:140.112:570.76:398:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:461.28:161.112:590.42:080.56:408:10Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:061.210:051.11:430.73:090.36:408:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:131.22:250.94:040.16:418:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:201.27:38 AM1.22:421.14:560.06:418:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:341.35:480.06:428:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:031.46:39-0.16:428:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:421.47:28-0.16:438:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:151.58:14-0.16:448:05Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:211.48:54-0.16:448:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:511.49:30-0.16:458:03Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:521.41:021.310:111.310:030.06:458:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:031.42:301.310:371.210:330.16:468:01Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:171.43:521.211:161.111:010.26:468:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:321.35:091.211:580.911:300.46:477:59Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:441.36:271.112:400.86:487:58Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:541.37:511.212:000.61:230.66:487:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:591.39:291.212:340.82:080.46:497:56Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:011.311:211.31:111.12:560.26:497:55Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:541.41:491.33:490.06:507:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:101.54:47-0.16:507:53Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:331.65:50-0.26:517:52Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:551.66:55-0.26:517:51Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:051.67:57-0.26:527:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:261.612:221.68:201.58:54-0.26:537:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:481.52:021.68:571.49:450.06:537:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:111.53:281.69:431.210:310.26:547:47New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:331.44:451.610:330.911:150.56:547:46New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:551.45:581.511:250.711:560.76:557:44New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:141.47:111.512:190.66:557:43Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:281.48:301.512:361.01:130.46:567:42Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 3:20 pm — 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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