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 1h 53m 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 - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:091.47:081.312:100.612:550.96:567:41Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:251.48:231.312:440.81:470.76:577:40Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:291.39:571.31:181.02:380.66:577:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:121.411:431.41:561.23:280.56:587:37First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:481.42:451.44:170.56:587:36First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:231.55:090.46:597:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:331.66:010.36:597:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:151.66:530.37:007:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:441.77:420.37:007:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:091.78:270.37:017:30Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:321.712:521.59:491.59:080.37:017:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:541.72:191.59:531.49:470.37:027:28Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:161.63:351.610:111.310:260.57:027:27Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:361.64:471.610:421.111:070.67:037:25Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:561.65:581.711:220.911:500.87:037:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:151.67:121.712:090.77:047:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:311.58:331.712:401.11:040.57:057:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:461.610:041.81:441.32:040.47:057:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:551.611:371.83:221.53:070.37:067:19Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:130.27:067:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:591.95:220.27:077:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:041.96:320.37:077:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:541.97:390.37:087:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:341.81:031.69:291.58:380.47:087:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:061.72:221.69:441.49:270.57:097:12Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:341.73:301.710:041.310:090.77:097:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:591.74:321.710:291.110:450.97:107:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:211.65:291.710:581.011:161.07:107:08New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:381.66:241.711:300.911:441.27:117:07New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:461.67:221.712:050.87:117:06Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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