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 5h 01m 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 - Mar 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:201.04:04-0.47:447:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:371.15:11-0.57:437:19First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:451.06:22-0.57:427:19Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:551.07:32-0.57:400.97:417:20Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:131.14:171.08:34-0.58:300.87:407:21Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:561.14:400.99:30-0.49:170.67:397:21Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:201.15:030.910:20-0.210:050.37:387:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:341.25:270.911:080.010:530.17:367:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:421.25:490.911:540.211:430.07:357:23Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:481.26:080.912:410.57:347:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:561.16:210.912:36-0.21:310.77:337:24Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:111.16:200.91:30-0.22:260.97:327:25Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:391.15:551.02:27-0.23:361.07:317:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:331.03:26-0.27:307:26Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:221.14:28-0.17:287:27Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:011.15:33-0.17:277:28Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:001.06:380.07:267:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:051.07:370.09:230.97:257:29Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:061.08:270.09:060.87:247:29Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:481.04:161.09:080.19:250.77:237:30Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:001.04:281.09:450.29:500.67:217:30Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:021.14:391.010:190.310:180.47:207:31New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:581.14:491.010:530.510:470.27:197:32New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:521.24:581.011:290.611:190.17:187:32New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:461.25:061.012:080.87:177:33New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:431.35:141.112:521.07:157:33Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:481.35:181.112:39-0.11:441.17:147:34Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:041.31:30-0.27:137:35Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:291.32:28-0.27:127:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:441.33:33-0.27:117:36First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:381.34:43-0.17:097:36First Quarter31Sun
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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