Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 4:49 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:031.42:331.410:381.311:30-0.36:398:11Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:331.33:571.311:261.26:408:10Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:011.35:161.112:10-0.11:021.16:408:09Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:251.26:421.012:480.22:220.96:418:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:441.28:320.91:230.43:140.76:418:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:511.110:501.01:550.63:570.56:428:07Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:341.12:220.94:370.36:438:06Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:561.25:170.26:438:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:351.35:590.06:448:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:421.46:43-0.16:448:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:581.57:28-0.16:458:03Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:171.58:13-0.26:458:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:361.68:55-0.36:468:01Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:561.69:36-0.36:478:00New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:171.51:051.510:261.410:16-0.26:477:59New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:381.52:371.410:321.410:55-0.16:487:58New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:591.44:091.411:131.211:360.16:487:57New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:171.45:391.312:101.06:497:56Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:321.37:131.312:190.31:130.86:497:55Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:431.38:581.31:060.62:130.56:507:54Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:461.310:551.42:001.03:100.26:507:53First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:341.33:151.34:070.06:517:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:471.65:06-0.16:527:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:241.76:09-0.26:527:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:411.77:12-0.26:537:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:341.78:13-0.26:537:48Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:071.79:08-0.16:547:47Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:311.61:151.510:311.59:550.06:547:45Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:521.52:471.510:161.410:370.16:557:44Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:121.54:001.510:391.311:120.36:557:43Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:321.45:071.411:181.111:440.56:567:42Full Moon31Sat
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 8:41 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 43% 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 (43% 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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