Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 20m at 2:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:310.912:57-0.37:135:32Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:400.81:40-0.17:135:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:340.59:410.74:290.32:270.27:135:33Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:010.64:55-0.13:270.57:145:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:420.95:33-0.46:470.87:145:35Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:571.16:18-0.77:145:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:531.27:06-1.07:145:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:401.27:56-1.17:145:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:241.28:47-1.27:145:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:061.19:38-1.29:221.07:145:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:181.16:471.010:29-1.19:450.97:145:39New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:341.07:260.911:18-0.910:390.87:145:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:420.98:010.812:06-0.77:145:41Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:520.78:310.712:380.612:49-0.47:145:42Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:210.58:540.62:260.41:28-0.17:145:42Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:470.49:080.63:320.22:000.17:145:43First Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:280.48:550.64:220.02:120.47:145:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:110.65:05-0.27:135:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:400.85:45-0.47:135:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:480.96:25-0.67:135:47Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:030.97:05-0.77:135:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:171.07:44-0.87:125:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:340.98:23-0.87:125:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:540.99:00-0.97:125:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:170.99:36-0.99:380.87:115:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:530.96:410.910:10-0.910:050.87:115:52Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:010.87:040.810:45-0.811:040.77:105:53Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:160.77:230.711:20-0.67:105:54Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:400.67:380.712:220.511:56 AM-0.47:095:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:160.57:450.61:220.312:35-0.17:095:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:170.57:430.62:120.01:160.27:085:56Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:31 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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