Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 5:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:121.15:15-0.46:446:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:191.16:14-0.56:436:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:201.17:09-0.66:426:20Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:301.17:59-0.68:221.06:416:20Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:131.14:451.08:46-0.68:360.96:396:21Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:471.15:001.09:31-0.59:150.76:386:22Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:121.15:160.910:16-0.310:020.46:376:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:311.25:300.911:030.010:560.16:366:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:491.25:410.911:550.311:54-0.16:356:23Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:131.25:470.912:570.66:346:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:461.25:381.012:55-0.32:240.96:336:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:301.21:58-0.46:316:25Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:181.33:04-0.56:306:26Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:081.34:15-0.46:296:27Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:241.25:30-0.46:286:27Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:551.26:42-0.36:276:28Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:041.17:44-0.39:241.06:266:28Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:371.14:141.18:35-0.29:070.96:246:29Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:521.14:261.09:150.09:140.86:236:29New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:551.14:391.09:490.19:370.66:226:30New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:531.14:491.010:180.310:070.56:216:31New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:501.14:540.910:470.510:410.36:206:31New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:471.14:511.011:180.711:180.26:196:32Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:481.14:401.011:580.811:570.16:176:32Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:581.24:271.01:011.06:166:33Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:221.212:400.06:156:34Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:591.31:270.06:146:34First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:341.32:19-0.16:136:35First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:561.43:17-0.16:116:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:391.44:23-0.16:106:36First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:521.45:31-0.16:096:36Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:03 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 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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