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 3h 40m 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 - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:170.58:460.84:260.11:530.57:135:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:460.84:59-0.17:135:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:440.95:37-0.47:135:33Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:131.06:20-0.67:145:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:511.17:06-0.87:145:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:281.18:54-1.09:301.08:146:35Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:421.16:031.19:42-1.19:431.08:146:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:011.16:381.010:31-1.110:190.98:146:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:181.17:121.011:20-1.011:100.78:146:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:331.07:440.912:09-0.88:146:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:490.98:160.812:200.512:58-0.58:146:39Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:110.78:460.71:450.31:46-0.28:146:40Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:510.69:140.73:030.12:330.18:146:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:520.59:370.74:12-0.13:150.48:146:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:060.65:15-0.33:360.68:146:42Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:130.76:14-0.58:146:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:400.87:09-0.68:146:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:100.97:59-0.78:136:45Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:300.98:43-0.78:136:46Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:240.89:21-0.78:136:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:240.89:56-0.710:210.88:136:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:560.86:360.810:28-0.710:200.78:126:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:160.76:540.810:58-0.710:560.68:126:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:220.77:120.711:26-0.611:480.58:126:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:240.67:310.711:53-0.48:116:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:290.57:470.712:490.412:20-0.38:116:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:400.57:590.61:470.212:48-0.18:106:53Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:080.48:060.62:350.11:160.18:106:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:070.48:080.63:19-0.11:450.38:096:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:070.74:03-0.38:096:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:550.84:52-0.58:086:56First 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 3:20 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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