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 2h 28m 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 - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:031.36:35-0.17:591.26:086:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:161.27:330.07:541.06:076:38Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:091.33:291.28:270.18:220.76:066:38Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:381.43:421.19:180.39:010.46:046:39Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:561.53:531.110:110.59:450.16:036:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:081.64:021.111:100.810:34-0.16:026:40Full Moon6Sat
7Sun6:191.74:051.212:261.16:016:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:321.76:006:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:531.712:25-0.35:596:42Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:221.61:28-0.35:586:42Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:521.62:36-0.25:566:43Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:071.53:49-0.15:556:43Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:551.45:060.15:546:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:221.36:200.28:461.15:536:45Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:401.37:240.38:331.05:526:45Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:201.22:541.28:150.58:390.85:516:46Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:311.33:061.28:560.68:540.75:506:46Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:331.33:131.29:320.89:150.55:496:47New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:281.43:101.210:070.99:400.35:486:48New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:191.52:541.210:491.110:080.25:476:48New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:081.52:331.211:541.210:390.15:466:49New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:001.611:140.05:456:49Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:571.611:550.05:446:50Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:051.65:436:51Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:241.612:410.05:426:51Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:381.61:340.15:416:52First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:301.62:330.15:406:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:001.54:370.16:397:53First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:201.55:450.28:361.26:387:54First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:351.46:560.38:121.06:377:54Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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