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 9h 42m 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:060.86:36-0.27:060.87:135:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:120.97:00-0.47:135:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:361.07:36-0.67:145:33Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:001.18:06-0.77:145:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:301.18:42-0.97:145:35Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:061.19:18-0.97:145:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:421.19:54-1.09:481.07:145:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:181.07:241.010:36-1.010:121.07:145:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:361.08:001.011:18-0.911:240.97:145:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:180.98:300.912:06-0.77:145:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:000.78:540.81:480.712:54-0.57:145:39Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:000.69:120.72:480.41:42-0.17:145:40Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:300.59:180.73:420.12:300.27:145:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:480.69:180.74:30-0.23:360.57:145:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:360.85:24-0.57:145:43Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:061.06:18-0.87:145:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:001.17:06-0.97:135:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:481.17:54-1.07:135:45Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:241.08:42-1.17:135:46New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:541.09:30-1.010:000.97:135:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:300.96:300.910:12-0.99:360.87:125:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:480.87:000.810:54-0.810:120.77:125:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:480.87:300.711:30-0.611:240.67:125:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:480.77:540.712:06-0.57:115:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:000.58:180.61:180.512:36-0.27:115:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:360.48:240.62:240.31:000.07:115:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:240.38:120.63:180.11:240.27:105:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:420.64:00-0.17:105:54First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:000.74:42-0.37:095:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:480.85:24-0.57:095:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:300.96:12-0.67:085:56Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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