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 9h 06m 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:561.53:541.312:311.26:367:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:431.66:357:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:361.612:160.16:357:56Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:341.612:580.16:347:57Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:361.61:460.16:337:58Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:331.62:400.16:327:58Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:191.53:390.26:317:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:561.54:450.37:311.16:317:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:281.45:570.47:360.96:308:00Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:011.31:561.47:140.68:030.76:298:01Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:291.42:221.38:270.78:390.46:298:01Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:431.62:471.39:330.99:190.16:288:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:481.73:111.310:351.110:02-0.16:278:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:481.83:341.411:381.210:46-0.26:278:03New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:441.83:551.412:521.36:268:04New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:401.86:268:04Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:381.712:22-0.26:258:05Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:391.61:14-0.16:248:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:411.62:090.16:248:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:351.53:050.26:238:07First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:191.44:010.46:238:07First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:531.34:580.67:580.96:238:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:301.01:201.36:000.78:070.76:228:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:551.11:391.27:060.88:260.66:228:09Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:051.21:511.28:101.08:490.46:218:10Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:031.31:511.29:071.19:140.26:218:10Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:511.41:451.29:571.29:410.16:218:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:331.51:471.310:481.210:100.06:208:12Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:131.510:40-0.16:208:12Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:531.611:13-0.16:208:13Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:361.611:50-0.26:208:13Full Moon31Sat
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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