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 9h 18m 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 - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:071.72:121.310:411.29:56-0.46:198:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:031.82:331.411:511.310:42-0.56:198:14New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:571.811:32-0.56:198:15New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:521.86:198:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:481.712:26-0.46:198:16Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:461.61:23-0.26:198:16Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:411.52:220.06:198:16First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:271.49:301.03:210.26:360.96:198:17First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:041.34:190.47:060.86:188:17First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:341.25:180.67:340.66:188:18First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:281.012:561.26:270.88:010.46:188:18Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:521.11:091.17:491.08:260.26:198:18Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:011.212:571.19:091.18:520.16:198:19Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:531.39:18-0.16:198:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:331.49:47-0.26:198:20Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:081.410:17-0.26:198:20Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:431.510:48-0.26:198:20Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:201.511:22-0.26:198:20Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:591.511:59-0.26:198:21Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:431.56:198:21Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:271.412:39-0.26:208:21Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:071.41:23-0.16:208:21Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:411.32:100.16:208:22Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:071.310:260.83:020.26:070.76:208:22Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:271.23:590.56:220.56:218:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:351.011:44 AM1.25:060.76:520.26:218:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:041.111:59 AM1.26:350.97:30-0.16:218:22Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:171.312:141.28:181.18:13-0.36:228:22Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:191.512:331.39:411.28:58-0.56:228:22Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:131.61:011.310:441.39:44-0.66:228:22New Moon30Tue
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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