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 2h 28m 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 - Nov 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:461.711:521.72:020.56:325:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:550.66:325:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:041.73:490.76:335:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:171.64:460.86:345:31First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:281.612:131.37:161.15:501.06:355:30Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:371.51:391.47:220.96:551.16:365:29Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:421.52:451.67:390.67:561.26:365:28Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:461.53:411.78:020.48:511.46:375:28Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:521.54:311.98:320.19:391.56:385:27Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:021.65:211.99:07-0.110:181.66:395:27Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:161.76:121.99:49-0.210:401.76:395:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:361.77:081.910:36-0.310:541.76:405:26Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:071.88:091.811:29-0.311:241.76:415:25Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:501.79:141.712:27-0.26:425:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:091.61:300.06:435:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:481.52:350.26:435:24Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:071.311:181.45:011.23:430.56:445:23Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:511.211:441.45:481.05:010.76:455:23Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:421.36:300.76:311.06:465:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:061.32:121.47:090.48:021.26:475:22Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:241.33:241.57:450.29:271.36:485:22Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:301.34:201.68:190.06:485:21Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:041.68:50-0.16:495:21New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:431.69:22-0.26:505:21New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:231.69:55-0.26:515:21New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:051.510:29-0.26:525:21New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:531.511:06-0.16:525:20Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:451.411:45-0.16:535:20Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:331.412:260.06:545:20Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:051.31:060.16:555:20Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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