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 6h 03m at 5:07 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:440.77:510.712:150.412:45-0.47:085:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:160.68:190.61:380.21:35-0.17:075:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:110.58:420.62:490.02:260.27:075:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:170.68:480.63:53-0.23:300.57:065:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:450.74:51-0.47:056:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:520.85:46-0.57:056:01Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:310.96:36-0.67:046:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:560.97:22-0.67:036:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:070.98:03-0.77:036:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:170.98:41-0.77:026:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:320.89:16-0.79:220.77:016:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:540.85:510.89:49-0.69:400.77:006:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:030.86:110.810:20-0.610:210.67:006:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:060.76:320.810:50-0.411:160.56:596:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:080.76:500.711:20-0.36:586:08Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:170.67:030.712:140.411:51 AM-0.16:576:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:380.67:110.71:050.212:250.16:566:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:230.67:110.71:500.11:030.36:556:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:250.67:030.72:34-0.11:460.66:546:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:100.83:23-0.32:400.86:536:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:341.04:19-0.56:526:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:361.15:21-0.76:516:13Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:211.16:24-0.86:506:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:571.17:26-0.88:131.06:496:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:281.08:23-0.88:220.96:486:15Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:171.14:571.09:16-0.88:590.76:476:16Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:391.15:240.910:06-0.69:470.56:466:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:541.15:500.810:56-0.410:440.36:456:17Full Moon28Mon
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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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