Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 8h 00m at 7:47 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:19 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:581.24:331.110:370.710:390.36:086:37Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:471.24:381.111:120.811:150.36:066:38Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:401.34:421.111:540.911:550.26:056:38Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:401.34:461.112:541.06:046:39Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:491.312:380.26:036:39Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:041.31:260.16:026:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:141.42:190.16:016:41Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:111.43:190.16:006:41Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:561.44:250.15:586:42Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:321.45:350.17:071.15:576:42Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:031.36:430.27:200.95:566:43Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:541.32:311.37:450.37:520.75:556:44Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:151.42:581.38:420.48:320.55:546:44New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:261.63:231.29:360.69:150.25:536:45New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:321.73:481.310:320.810:020.15:526:45New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:351.74:131.311:331.010:52-0.15:516:46New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:381.74:351.312:461.15:506:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:451.74:541.32:091.25:496:47Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:581.612:440.05:486:48Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:121.51:450.05:476:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:211.52:490.25:466:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:161.43:550.35:456:50First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:591.45:040.48:011.15:446:50First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:321.36:120.57:561.05:436:51Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:441.21:591.37:120.68:060.85:426:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:511.22:201.28:010.78:230.75:416:52Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:491.33:351.29:410.89:450.66:407:53Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:411.43:451.210:170.910:100.46:397:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:271.43:491.210:541.010:380.36:387:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:121.53:501.311:341.111:080.26:377:54Full Moon30Wed
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 1:03 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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