Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 8:04 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:061.511:57-0.26:565:20Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:571.512:42-0.26:565:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:161.41:30-0.16:575:20Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:291.32:200.16:585:20Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:391.23:160.36:595:20Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:530.911:451.16:360.74:220.56:595:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:561.06:350.45:510.77:005:20Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:211.26:570.07:341.07:015:21Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:281.57:31-0.39:041.17:025:21Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:261.68:11-0.67:025:21New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:191.68:55-0.87:035:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:111.69:42-0.97:045:21New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:051.510:33-0.97:045:22Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:041.411:27-0.87:055:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:051.212:23-0.67:065:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:571.11:20-0.47:065:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:321.02:15-0.17:075:23First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:571.03:070.17:075:24First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:410.611:160.96:210.54:010.47:085:24First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:500.76:360.35:130.67:085:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:400.86:580.07:120.87:095:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:551.07:21-0.27:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:341.17:46-0.47:105:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:031.28:13-0.57:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:311.28:42-0.67:115:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:021.29:14-0.77:115:28Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:381.29:47-0.77:125:28Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:191.110:22-0.77:125:29Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:041.110:59-0.77:125:30Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:461.011:37-0.67:135:30Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:141.012:16-0.57:135:31Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 11:10 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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