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 5h 37m 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 - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:231.32:481.38:050.58:310.76:367:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:591.52:581.39:100.79:040.46:367:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:171.73:051.310:151.09:440.06:357:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:261.83:071.311:261.210:27-0.26:347:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:301.911:14-0.46:337:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:321.96:327:58Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:361.912:06-0.46:327:59Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:471.81:03-0.36:317:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:041.72:05-0.26:308:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:141.63:110.06:298:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:021.54:190.26:298:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:331.45:270.39:061.16:288:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:561.36:360.58:420.96:278:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:301.12:121.37:420.78:480.76:278:03Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:541.22:221.28:410.99:030.56:268:04Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:051.32:201.29:361.09:220.36:268:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:031.41:501.210:311.29:440.26:258:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:511.510:090.06:258:06New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:331.610:38-0.16:248:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:141.711:09-0.16:248:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:581.711:45-0.16:238:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:491.76:238:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:511.712:26-0.16:228:09Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:581.61:13-0.16:228:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:491.62:040.06:218:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:191.52:590.16:218:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:401.43:570.26:218:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:541.35:000.47:180.86:208:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:301.11:041.36:140.67:350.56:208:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:151.31:091.27:420.98:060.16:208:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:371.51:061.39:151.18:44-0.26:208:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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