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 9h 47m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:070.89:47-0.89:220.77:085:56New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:030.86:300.810:21-0.79:450.77:075:57New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:130.76:530.710:52-0.610:380.67:075:58New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:160.77:140.711:23-0.511:590.57:065:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:210.67:310.611:52-0.37:066:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:360.57:410.61:180.312:20-0.17:056:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:170.47:410.62:130.212:480.17:046:01Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:470.47:320.62:580.01:140.37:046:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:170.73:38-0.27:036:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:200.74:21-0.47:026:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:530.95:08-0.57:016:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:381.05:59-0.77:016:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:051.06:52-0.87:006:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:331.17:45-1.08:391.06:596:07Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:001.08:36-1.08:270.96:586:08Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:591.05:270.99:25-1.09:010.86:576:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:261.15:520.910:15-0.89:520.66:566:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:471.06:170.811:04-0.610:540.46:556:10Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:061.06:390.711:55-0.36:546:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:310.96:590.712:050.112:480.06:546:11Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:080.87:120.71:15-0.11:470.46:536:12Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:590.87:060.72:22-0.33:050.66:526:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:590.93:26-0.46:516:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:141.04:30-0.56:506:14Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:391.15:35-0.56:496:15Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:251.16:38-0.56:486:16Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:501.07:33-0.56:476:16Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:571.08:21-0.56:466:17Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:040.99:00-0.49:180.86:456:18New Moon29Wed
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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