Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 6:20 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 4:31 am (1.2 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 - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:401.56:238:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:221.412:38-0.46:238:22Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:581.36:351.11:32-0.24:231.06:248:22Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:261.29:040.92:280.04:500.86:248:22First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:481.211:301.03:260.35:290.56:258:22First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:051.14:300.76:130.16:258:22First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:231.111:13 AM1.16:030.96:58-0.16:258:22Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:581.310:52 AM1.28:511.27:43-0.46:268:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:141.58:27-0.56:268:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:111.59:11-0.66:278:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:561.69:53-0.56:278:21Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:351.510:34-0.56:288:21Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:121.511:14-0.46:288:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:501.411:53-0.36:298:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:261.36:298:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:011.212:32-0.16:308:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:301.21:100.06:318:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:521.17:290.81:460.24:490.86:318:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:041.110:550.82:200.45:120.66:328:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:031.12:520.75:400.46:328:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:100.99:47 AM1.13:230.96:110.26:338:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:281.16:430.06:338:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:011.27:19-0.26:348:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:341.47:57-0.36:358:16Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:051.58:37-0.56:358:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:381.59:20-0.66:368:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:111.610:04-0.66:368:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:451.51:291.410:201.410:50-0.56:378:13New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:191.53:061.410:501.311:38-0.46:378:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:501.44:421.311:531.26:388:12Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:181.36:181.212:28-0.21:241.06:398:11Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11:25 am — 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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