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 6h 07m 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 - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:530.91:31-0.27:135:32First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:320.510:100.85:070.42:190.07:135:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:530.510:210.85:120.23:150.37:135:33First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:430.75:37-0.14:360.57:145:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:040.96:13-0.46:480.77:145:34Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:071.06:56-0.78:250.87:145:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:591.27:41-0.99:170.97:145:36Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:471.28:28-1.19:410.97:145:37Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:351.05:321.29:17-1.19:570.97:145:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:381.06:161.110:06-1.110:240.97:145:38Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:431.07:001.010:56-1.011:140.87:145:39Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:460.97:430.911:47-0.87:145:40Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:510.88:250.812:420.712:36-0.67:145:41Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:060.69:030.72:120.51:24-0.37:145:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:550.59:360.73:250.32:080.07:145:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:140.410:020.64:260.12:460.27:145:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:240.55:17-0.13:130.47:145:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:340.66:01-0.37:135:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:300.76:39-0.47:135:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:370.87:16-0.67:135:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:470.97:51-0.77:135:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:040.98:25-0.77:125:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:260.98:59-0.87:125:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:510.99:33-0.89:520.87:125:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:010.86:190.810:06-0.810:130.77:115:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:580.86:480.810:39-0.710:580.77:115:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:560.77:170.811:13-0.67:105:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:030.67:420.712:160.611:48 AM-0.57:105:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:210.58:040.71:260.412:26-0.37:095:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:000.48:200.62:140.21:08-0.17:095:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:140.48:300.62:590.01:540.27:085:56First Quarter31Sun
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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