Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 1:38 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 8:22 am (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 - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:211.46:086:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:361.412:03-0.16:076:37Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:061.412:51-0.16:066:38Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:561.41:440.06:056:39First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:431.43:440.07:047:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:441.44:490.17:037:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:571.35:580.17:027:40First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:501.37:020.27:007:41Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:521.27:570.39:131.06:597:41Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:181.13:581.28:430.49:240.96:587:42Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:501.24:031.29:250.59:430.76:577:43Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:021.34:061.210:050.610:060.46:567:43Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:061.44:041.210:490.810:340.26:557:44Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:051.53:581.211:411.011:060.06:547:44Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:031.63:401.31:051.26:537:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:041.76:527:46Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:131.712:32-0.36:507:46Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:341.71:27-0.36:497:47Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:031.72:31-0.36:487:47Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:171.63:42-0.26:477:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:571.54:570.06:467:49Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:221.46:160.18:101.26:457:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:421.37:320.38:231.06:447:50Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:491.33:001.38:410.58:530.76:437:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:181.43:161.29:430.79:260.46:427:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:331.53:271.210:430.910:000.26:417:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:371.63:251.211:501.110:330.06:407:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:341.711:07-0.16:407:53New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:281.711:43-0.16:397:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:231.76:387:54Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 11:00 am — 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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