Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 1:38 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:20 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:311.05:390.811:14-0.111:010.26:446:18New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:461.05:520.812:000.26:436:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:050.95:570.812:490.56:426:19Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:370.95:370.812:54-0.21:510.76:416:20Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:311.01:48-0.36:406:21First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:241.02:42-0.36:396:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:031.13:40-0.36:386:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:001.14:44-0.36:376:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:421.15:50-0.36:356:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:581.16:50-0.36:346:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:371.07:40-0.38:551.06:336:24Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:291.08:21-0.28:510.96:326:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:541.04:331.08:56-0.29:130.86:316:26Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:151.04:411.09:280.09:410.66:306:26Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:261.04:480.99:590.110:120.46:296:27Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:321.04:510.910:320.310:440.26:276:27Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:391.14:500.911:090.611:210.06:266:28Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:481.24:421.011:550.86:256:29Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:071.24:171.012:04-0.212:581.06:246:29Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:381.312:54-0.36:236:30Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:191.31:52-0.46:216:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:211.42:58-0.46:206:31Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:211.44:12-0.46:196:32Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:161.35:30-0.46:186:32Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:071.26:45-0.37:311.26:176:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:201.17:50-0.27:511.06:166:33Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:231.33:361.18:460.08:310.76:146:34Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:471.33:531.09:360.29:120.56:136:34New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:011.44:071.010:240.59:540.26:126:35New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:091.44:171.011:150.710:360.16:116:36New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:141.44:141.112:160.96:106:36Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 3:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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