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 : 7:04 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 04m at 5:07 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 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:221.17:291.111:07-1.011:141.07:135:31Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:331.18:171.012:02-0.87:135:32Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:480.99:000.91:040.812:59-0.67:135:33Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:200.79:370.82:430.61:55-0.37:145:34Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:340.610:080.83:570.42:520.07:145:34Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:550.510:350.74:580.13:560.37:145:35Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:570.65:51-0.25:500.57:145:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:510.86:36-0.48:500.77:145:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:060.97:16-0.57:145:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:441.07:52-0.77:145:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:111.08:25-0.77:145:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:361.08:58-0.87:145:40New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:030.99:30-0.87:145:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:320.910:03-0.89:470.87:145:41New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:430.87:030.910:36-0.710:190.87:145:42New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:380.87:360.811:10-0.77:145:43Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:060.811:43-0.67:145:44Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:320.712:16-0.47:135:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:510.712:49-0.27:135:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:590.39:010.63:470.31:230.07:135:46First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:050.39:010.64:120.12:020.27:135:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:150.54:41-0.22:520.47:125:48First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:440.75:17-0.44:240.77:125:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:460.96:00-0.77:125:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:341.06:48-0.97:115:51Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:171.17:38-1.17:115:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:571.18:29-1.28:580.97:105:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:341.05:351.09:20-1.29:150.87:105:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:551.06:110.910:11-1.19:540.77:105:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:111.06:460.811:02-0.910:530.67:095:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:260.97:200.711:54-0.77:085:56Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:05 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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