Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:47 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 04m at 5:44 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:531.27:200.07:571.06:086:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:571.23:161.28:100.18:170.86:076:38Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:171.33:371.28:590.28:500.66:066:38New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:281.43:581.29:470.49:300.36:046:39New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:351.54:181.210:390.610:160.16:036:39New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:411.64:371.211:370.811:070.06:026:40Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:501.64:561.212:471.06:016:41Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:031.65:131.212:03-0.12:141.26:006:41Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:231.61:05-0.25:596:42First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:441.52:11-0.15:586:42First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:561.53:220.05:566:43First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:531.44:360.15:556:43First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:381.45:530.28:011.15:546:44Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:141.37:030.38:161.05:536:45Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:081.22:421.38:010.48:340.85:526:45Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:151.33:061.28:480.68:540.75:516:46Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:141.33:251.29:270.79:160.65:506:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:071.43:381.210:010.89:400.45:496:47Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:551.43:411.210:341.010:090.35:486:48Full Moon19Sun
20Mon5:431.53:321.211:121.110:410.25:476:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:311.53:221.212:111.25:466:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:241.511:570.25:456:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:231.55:446:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:301.512:420.25:436:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:371.51:310.25:426:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:321.53:250.26:417:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:151.54:230.36:407:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:481.55:270.36:397:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:151.46:350.48:151.06:387:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:011.22:381.47:420.58:260.86:377:54Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 (71% 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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