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 8h 10m 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:321.42:591.38:440.68:540.56:367:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:461.53:191.39:430.89:300.36:367:56New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:521.73:381.310:401.010:110.06:357:56New Moon3Sun
4Mon5:541.83:581.311:421.110:57-0.26:347:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:541.84:181.412:561.36:337:57New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:561.84:371.42:281.46:327:58Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:011.812:42-0.26:327:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:101.71:42-0.26:317:59Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:171.62:460.06:308:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:151.53:530.26:298:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:011.55:020.38:031.16:298:01First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:381.46:150.58:220.96:288:02First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:111.22:071.37:280.78:430.86:278:02Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:311.22:311.38:330.89:040.66:278:03Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:391.32:481.29:281.09:250.46:268:04Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:361.42:541.210:161.19:480.36:268:04Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:241.52:351.211:001.210:130.26:258:05Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:071.52:031.311:511.310:410.16:258:06Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:481.611:120.06:248:06Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:301.611:460.06:248:07Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:161.66:238:07Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:071.612:230.06:238:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:031.61:050.06:228:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:561.51:520.16:228:09Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:391.52:420.26:218:10Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:131.53:370.36:218:10Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:391.44:360.47:250.96:218:11Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:001.35:450.67:320.76:208:11Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:381.21:191.37:030.77:570.46:208:12Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:581.41:361.38:220.98:320.16:208:12Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:061.61:531.39:341.19:12-0.26:208:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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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