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 12h 19m 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:171.24:191.110:130.610:100.46:086:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:121.24:211.110:480.710:420.36:066:38New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:081.34:191.111:300.911:160.26:056:38Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:081.34:121.112:401.16:046:39Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:171.46:036:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:371.412:380.06:026:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:021.51:29-0.16:016:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:171.52:27-0.16:006:41First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:131.53:34-0.15:586:42First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:501.54:47-0.15:576:42First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:161.46:010.07:231.25:566:43Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:371.37:100.17:351.05:556:44Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:111.42:571.28:120.38:100.75:546:44Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:381.53:151.29:100.58:510.45:536:45Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:531.63:301.210:070.79:350.15:526:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:021.73:421.211:091.010:21-0.15:516:46Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:081.73:451.312:301.25:506:47Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:151.75:496:47Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:281.712:03-0.25:486:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:481.612:59-0.15:476:48Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:121.61:580.05:466:49Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:221.53:020.15:456:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:111.44:090.25:446:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:411.45:170.45:436:51Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:001.36:220.58:211.15:426:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:331.22:151.37:160.68:120.95:416:52Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:501.22:251.28:020.78:260.75:406:53Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:551.32:311.28:430.88:470.55:396:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:521.43:311.210:241.010:110.36:387:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:431.53:251.311:091.110:370.26:377:54New Moon30Mon
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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