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 4h 12m 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 - Feb 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:080.95:48-0.68:086:57First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:100.96:48-0.88:076:58Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:430.97:47-0.98:090.98:076:58Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:070.98:43-1.08:350.88:066:59Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:081.05:330.99:36-1.09:190.78:057:00Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:371.05:590.810:26-0.910:080.58:057:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:571.06:250.811:13-0.711:040.38:047:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:110.96:500.712:00-0.58:037:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:240.87:150.712:050.112:45-0.28:037:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:410.87:370.71:10-0.11:300.18:027:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:100.77:530.72:16-0.22:130.48:017:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:560.77:500.73:19-0.42:460.68:007:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:490.74:21-0.47:597:06Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:130.85:23-0.57:597:07Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:430.96:26-0.57:587:08Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:140.97:25-0.57:577:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:230.88:17-0.57:567:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:390.89:00-0.59:530.87:557:10Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:350.85:330.89:37-0.59:490.77:547:11Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:120.85:420.810:09-0.410:130.67:537:12New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:200.85:550.810:39-0.310:460.47:527:12New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:220.86:090.811:07-0.211:220.37:517:13New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:210.86:210.811:350.07:507:14New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:210.76:310.712:000.212:040.17:497:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:250.76:380.812:400.012:350.37:487:15Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:410.86:430.81:23-0.11:080.57:477:16Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:120.86:450.82:10-0.21:400.77:467:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:560.96:390.93:04-0.32:090.97:457:17First Quarter28Thu
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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