Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 3:57 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 9:10 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:101.67:511.712:040.77:127:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:501.69:041.712:181.512:420.67:127:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:171.710:361.81:111.61:240.57:137:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:110.57:147:01Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:381.83:030.47:147:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:581.94:010.47:156:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:421.95:020.47:156:58Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:101.96:050.47:166:56Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:251.97:050.57:176:55Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:361.88:010.57:176:54Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:481.81:481.79:131.48:520.67:186:53Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:591.73:201.89:241.29:400.87:186:52New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:081.74:381.99:520.910:291.17:196:51New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:161.65:502.010:280.511:211.37:206:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:211.66:592.111:110.37:206:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:191.78:112.112:241.612:000.17:216:48Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:312.112:550.07:216:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:042.11:570.07:226:46Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:040.17:236:45First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:432.04:160.27:236:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:512.05:310.47:246:43First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:271.96:450.57:256:42First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:501.812:281.59:421.57:510.77:256:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:091.72:041.59:311.38:460.87:266:40Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:251.63:211.69:401.19:301.07:276:39Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:381.64:261.69:540.910:071.27:276:38Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:451.54:241.79:130.79:401.36:285:37Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:411.55:151.79:340.510:131.56:295:36Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:181.66:051.89:590.410:521.66:305:35Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:511.66:551.810:280.36:305:34Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:531.811:020.26:315:34Waning 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 12:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (33% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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