Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 6:20 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:141.65:480.06:567:41Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:081.76:48-0.16:577:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:511.87:47-0.16:577:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:261.811:47 AM1.79:151.68:45-0.16:587:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:571.71:361.79:071.59:38-0.16:587:37New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:241.73:071.79:401.410:290.16:597:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:501.64:291.710:251.211:190.36:597:34New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:151.55:471.711:190.97:007:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:371.57:061.712:100.612:190.77:007:32Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:561.58:321.61:050.91:210.57:017:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:071.510:101.62:131.22:230.47:017:30Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:491.53:581.43:230.37:027:28First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:001.74:220.37:027:27First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:451.85:220.37:037:26First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:021.86:220.37:037:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:531.87:200.37:047:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:231.88:110.47:047:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:401.78:540.47:057:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:531.71:371.510:171.59:310.57:057:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:071.62:571.510:141.410:030.67:067:19Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:211.64:031.510:341.210:330.77:067:17Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:341.65:041.511:021.111:010.97:077:16Full Moon22Thu
23Fri5:441.66:051.611:340.911:311.07:077:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:511.67:091.612:080.87:087:14Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:541.68:211.612:051.212:460.77:087:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:511.69:461.712:471.41:270.57:097:11Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:271.611:201.81:581.62:140.47:097:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:080.37:107:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:451.94:090.37:117:08Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:492.05:160.27:117:06Third Quarter30Fri
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 11:43 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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