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 12h 12m 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 - Aug 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:501.29:171.11:450.33:200.56:398:11Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:181.211:111.12:430.64:170.36:408:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:451.23:500.95:140.16:408:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:511.210:10 AM1.25:211.16:10-0.16:418:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:151.310:33 AM1.37:351.27:06-0.26:418:08Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:251.47:59-0.36:428:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:191.58:48-0.36:438:06Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:011.512:581.310:481.39:32-0.26:438:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:361.52:031.310:591.310:12-0.16:448:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:081.43:031.311:121.210:480.06:448:03New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:381.44:011.211:351.111:210.16:458:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:061.34:571.212:151.06:458:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:331.35:581.11:080.96:468:01Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:571.37:071.112:230.42:040.86:478:00Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:151.28:361.012:550.62:550.76:477:59Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:241.210:271.01:280.83:420.66:487:58Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:221.22:030.94:270.46:487:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:171.18:19 AM1.22:411.15:110.36:497:56First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:181.35:560.26:497:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:481.46:420.16:507:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:281.57:270.06:517:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:011.58:110.06:517:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:301.612:031.49:321.48:54-0.16:527:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:591.61:281.59:301.49:37-0.16:527:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:271.62:491.59:521.310:210.06:537:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:541.54:071.510:291.111:050.26:537:47Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:211.55:241.511:171.011:520.46:547:46Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:481.56:411.512:140.86:547:45Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:141.48:061.512:430.61:190.66:557:44Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:391.49:401.51:420.92:260.46:557:43Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:031.411:211.52:541.23:310.36:567:42Third 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 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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