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 7h 21m at 7:17 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:001.512:301.310:181.38:47-0.16:198:13Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:591.69:25-0.26:198:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:461.610:01-0.36:198:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:271.610:36-0.36:198:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:051.611:12-0.26:198:15Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:441.511:49-0.16:198:16Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:241.56:198:16Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:041.412:280.06:198:17Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:421.41:080.16:188:17Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:141.31:470.26:188:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:371.38:420.82:260.45:550.86:188:18Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:511.23:030.66:110.66:188:18Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:080.910:56 AM1.23:430.86:350.46:198:19Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:511.010:54 AM1.24:331.07:010.26:198:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:051.210:53 AM1.26:091.17:310.06:198:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:591.310:55 AM1.38:431.38:05-0.26:198:20Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:421.58:43-0.46:198:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:221.69:24-0.56:198:20New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:011.610:09-0.66:198:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:421.61:401.510:571.410:56-0.66:198:21New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:221.63:061.411:271.411:46-0.56:208:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:021.54:361.312:431.36:208:21Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:401.46:081.212:39-0.32:181.16:208:21Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:151.37:541.11:340.03:260.86:208:22Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:471.29:591.02:300.34:240.66:218:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:151.23:280.65:190.36:218:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:021.010:38 AM1.24:320.96:110.06:218:22First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:521.210:50 AM1.26:261.17:01-0.26:228:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:331.37:47-0.36:228:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:491.48:30-0.46:228:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 100% 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 (100% 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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