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 4h 43m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:352.06:260.27:127:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:101.97:340.37:127:04Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:381.912:541.78:491.68:350.47:137:03Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:031.82:321.89:061.49:310.57:137:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:261.73:541.99:401.110:220.87:147:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu4:471.75:081.910:210.911:121.07:146:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:061.66:181.911:060.67:156:58New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:201.67:272.012:041.311:53 AM0.57:166:57Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:221.68:411.91:111.512:420.47:166:56Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:061.91:350.37:176:55Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:461.92:300.37:176:54Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:280.47:186:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:171.94:300.57:196:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:151.95:340.67:196:50First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:501.86:370.67:206:49First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:111.87:330.77:206:48Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:281.71:141.510:011.48:210.87:216:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:421.72:371.59:401.39:010.97:226:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:541.73:431.69:501.19:371.07:226:45Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:041.64:421.610:100.910:111.17:236:44Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:101.65:361.710:330.810:451.37:246:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:141.66:301.810:590.611:231.47:246:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:151.67:251.911:290.47:256:41Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:101.78:261.912:101.612:040.37:266:40Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:381.912:460.27:266:39Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:012.01:360.27:276:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:350.27:286:37Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:182.03:400.27:296:36Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:111.94:500.37:296:36Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:471.95:050.46:305:35Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:141.811:02 AM1.57:271.46:190.66:315:34Waning Crescent31Mon
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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