Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:20 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 29m at 4:31 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:061.311:06 AM0.98:300.84:480.66:565:20First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:241.21:000.97:360.65:540.76:575:20Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:301.12:241.07:360.47:000.96:575:20Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:301.13:241.27:540.28:061.06:585:20Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:181.14:121.38:120.09:001.16:595:20Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:061.24:541.48:36-0.210:001.27:005:20Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:001.25:301.49:06-0.37:005:20Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:121.59:36-0.57:015:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:541.510:06-0.57:025:21Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:481.410:48-0.57:025:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:481.411:30-0.57:035:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:421.312:18-0.57:045:22Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:181.21:06-0.37:045:22Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:421.12:00-0.17:055:22Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:001.13:000.17:065:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:480.811:181.05:480.54:120.47:065:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:480.96:120.25:480.77:075:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:181.16:48-0.27:420.97:075:24Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:241.37:24-0.57:085:24Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:241.48:06-0.77:095:25New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:121.48:48-0.97:095:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:001.49:36-0.97:105:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:481.310:18-0.97:105:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:361.211:06-0.87:105:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:301.111:48-0.67:115:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:181.012:36-0.57:115:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:540.91:18-0.37:125:28Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:180.82:00-0.17:125:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:360.82:360.17:125:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:300.410:420.76:000.33:060.47:135:30First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:360.66:120.03:480.67:135:31First Quarter31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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