Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 45m at 7:04 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:061.44:231.311:541.111:55-0.16:398:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:411.35:311.21:011.06:408:10Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:151.36:431.112:380.12:110.96:408:09Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:471.28:101.01:190.33:100.76:418:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:141.210:010.91:590.54:000.66:418:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:311.111:591.02:350.84:450.46:428:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:221.13:091.05:280.36:428:06First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:341.26:110.26:438:05First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:411.26:540.16:448:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:161.37:360.06:448:04Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:371.48:17-0.16:458:03Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:591.48:56-0.16:458:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:231.59:33-0.16:468:01Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:481.51:241.310:311.310:09-0.16:468:00Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:131.52:381.310:441.310:45-0.16:477:59Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:391.53:541.311:151.211:220.16:487:58Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:041.45:111.312:011.16:487:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:281.46:321.212:020.212:580.96:497:56Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:501.38:041.212:460.51:570.76:497:55Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:101.39:501.31:360.72:540.56:507:54Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:261.311:361.42:351.03:500.36:507:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:371.33:511.24:470.16:517:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:071.58:41 AM1.46:151.45:470.06:517:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:211.66:49-0.16:527:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:211.67:48-0.16:537:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:081.712:061.59:501.58:43-0.16:537:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:471.61:351.59:581.49:330.06:547:47Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:201.62:501.510:151.310:180.16:547:45New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:511.53:581.510:421.210:590.26:557:44New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:191.55:001.411:191.111:360.46:557:43New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:461.46:021.412:041.06:567:42Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:24 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 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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